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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Accused Capital One Hacker In Danger In Federal Jail, Lawyers Say

SEATTLE, WA — Attorneys representing accused Capital One hacker Paige Thompson are asking for her to be released from federal detention as her case proceeds. Thompson poses no risk to others, and is in danger in federal detention as a transgender woman because she is being held in the men's section, the lawyers argue.

On July 29, the FBI raided Thompson's South Beach Hill home, arresting her on a charge of computer fraud for taking data on over 100 million Capital One customers and others who applied for accounts. Federal prosecutors believe she stole data from 30 other companies and institutions.

Last week, federal prosecutors argued that Thompson, 33, should be kept at the SeaTac detention center during court proceedings due to her history of stalking, suicide threats, and a threat she made to "shoot up" a California social media company.

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10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I hope he/she gets whatever he/she deserves. If he wants to be a woman, he should get plenty of attention in a men's jail,

Anonymous said...

She poses no harm? With over 100 MILLION identities hacked, is there no understanding of what the victims go through when a crime like this is committed?

Anonymous said...

Oh now we can't even incarcerate transgenders because they don't feel safe. Do you think the average Joe in jail or prison feels safe? Welcome to the real world pansies, deal with it! You made a life choices, on to break the law, now just deal with it!!

Anonymous said...

Should not identify as something you aren't. Boo Hoo!!

Anonymous said...

don't do the crime if you can't do the time...

Anonymous said...

Safer IN-Jail than OUT !!!! Fkkk Em

Anonymous said...


Think there is a vacant cell in NYC.

Anonymous said...

He is going to get the Epstein Treatment!

Anonymous said...

good well deserved. living a life of deception lies and denial of your true self thats your problem..YOUR A MAN

Anonymous said...

good well deserved. living a life of deception lies and denial of your true self thats your problem..YOUR A MAN