Keppel Sentencing Delayed Until January
11/20/2002 -- The sentencing of braindump site owner Robert R. Keppel has been delayed until January 24, 2003.
Keppel pleaded guilty in August to a federal charge of Theft of Trade Secrets in relation to his site, Cheet-Sheets.com, selling questions and answers to Microsoft certification exams. When sentenced, he faces up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.
Assistant United States Attorney Annette L. Hayes, who is prosecuting the case, told CertCities.com today that her office has filed its sentencing recommendation with the court, but cannot release the details until a few days before the January hearing.
Keppel was originally schedule to be sentenced Nov. 1, but the hearing was pushed back until this Friday. No reason was given for the most recent rescheduling.
CertCities.com will bring you more on this story as events unfold.  -B.N.
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There are 23  user Comments for “Keppel Sentencing Delayed Until January”
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| 11/22/02: Anonymous says: |
Kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit |
| 11/22/02: Anonymous says: |
Death Penalty |
| 11/22/02: Anonymous says: |
not really |
| 11/25/02: JR from Boise, ID says: |
Speaking of sentences, this charge carries quite a harsh punishement in terms of years of possible imprisonment. I've heard of cases where convicted murderers spend less time in jail. I don't know how they determin prison sentences -- is some kind of formula used, or is a number arbitrarily thrown out there and the powers that be simply vote yea or nay? I think the FBU probably also got records of Keppel's customers. They should also be prosecuted for whatever statute governs "cheating." They should at least have their certs revoked. I know, a lot more red tape than it sounds, but I'm just pointing out that these now so-called certified IT professionals are as guilty as Keppel by virtue of association. Has anyone reading this purchased their crip notes from Keppel?? I'd like to hear how your conscience weighs on this matter. |
| 11/25/02: Kris Benson from Prince George, BC, Canada says: |
interesting the comments on sentencing... I think the trade secrets law was more intended to prevent industrial espionage which would allow AMD to pay someone working at Intel for privileged information. A pretty far cry from selling exam questions, if you ask me. BTW, proving that the clients of his knew what they were doing would be the sticking point for prosecuting them. I imagine you would have to prove there is a reasonable expectation that they knew they were purchasing stolen items. Just like a person who buys an item from a pawn shop cannot usually be prosecuted (though they may have to give the item back), you'd have a hard time proving this one. |
| 12/2/02: Chris Cooper from Portland, OR says: |
I used to work with Robert Keppel during the Y2K era. I never saw him act inappropriately at work and was always polite and professional. What he's done is really foolish and cost one of the world's most powerful companies money. I abhor cheating by anyone. OJ cheated but had money, celebrity, and sympathy from the black population of the LA Area (largely bolstered by a horrendous history of Police abuses). Microsoft has the power to shuck and jive any lawsuit brought upon it, not matter how grevious the offense. Keppel doesn't have power, unlimited funds, and is not 'in bed' with corporate America like our Justice Department (not to mention Bush, Cheney, and the rest of the beltway scoundrels). Basically Keppel is screwed. He's not a corrupt CEO or politician, just a thief. If we lived in a democracy instead of a 'Corpacracy' he might be given a fair trial and appropriate punishment would be administered . . . but all men are no longer created equal. |
| 12/2/02: Anonymous from Capitalist USA and Proud of It says: |
In response to the above editorial..... Get real (or maybe I should say "less extreme") - I guess if someone (person or company) has been successful, then to be fair, they should not protect their interests because the other party does not have the same amount of money or assets. I guess to be equal, we should all have the same amount of money? Would that be fair and equal justice in your mind? BTW - "All men were created equal", but to say they remain equal is false in our society. Either you work hard and get ahead or you choose not to and you fall behind. Socialism has been tried and has failed miserably. Lets take responsibility for our actions (or inactions) and stop blaming the government and/or corporations! |
| 12/3/02: Chris Cooper from Portland, OR says: |
Hey mr. anonymous capitalist, your response is typical of one who doesn't think for him or herself. You say I'm not real and you are anonymous. You imply that I'm a socialist and you have no clue. You assume I support Keppel's thievery, I do not, as stated above. As you like to label people, I'd say you were a conservative who repeats what others tell him to, i.e., talk radio. Just remember that having an opinion about one's own government, ethics or lack thereof in business, doesn't make me wrong, it makes me American. I still have the right to an opinion don't I or would you have this right revoked because it's extreme compared to yours? Since it's so popular to idealize the rich and powerful, why then has avarice and pride morphed from two of the seven deadly sins into virtues? Let me leave you with a couple of quotes from one of our founding fathers: "Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains" - Thomas Jefferson ". . .but my observations do not enable me to say I think integrity the characteristic of wealth. In general I believe the decisions of the people, in a body, will be more honest and more disinterested than those of wealthy men." Thomas Jefferson |
| 12/3/02: Anonymous says: |
true dat |
| 12/3/02: Anonymous says: |
blah blah. Alot of rambling but what are you really trying to say |
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