Palin hacking case: Accused says e-mails were public record
A college student accused of illegally hacking into Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s e-mails says a court had declared the e-mails part of the public record. Among a number of issues, the federal case addresses whether e-mail is property and thereby subject to privacy protection. -DB Wired May 20, 2009 By Kim Zetter A surprise legal maneuver by the defense in the Sarah Palin hacking case could undermine key charges carrying the stiffest potential penalties. A