January 19, 2024 at 06:26PM
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick sentenced to 20 years of supervised release in the Eastern District of Virginia for operating the BreachForums hacking forum, involved in the sale and leaking of personal data for millions worldwide. Also pleaded guilty to multiple charges including child pornography possession. Court showed leniency on sentencing, with conditions including home arrest, mental health treatment, and internet restrictions. Restitution for victims’ losses also required.
Summary of Meeting Notes:
– Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, known as “Pompompurin,” was sentenced to 20 years of supervised release for his involvement in operating the BreachForums hacking forum, which was notorious for selling and leaking personal data of millions of individuals worldwide.
– He had previously pleaded guilty to various cybercrime-related charges, including conspiracy to commit access device fraud, solicitation for offering access, and possession of child pornography.
– U.S. prosecutors initially sought 188 months of imprisonment, but the courts ultimately sentenced Fitzpatrick to time served and 20 years of supervised release.
– As part of the sentencing conditions, Fitzpatrick will serve the first two years in home arrest with a GPS locator and receive mental health treatment. He is also prohibited from using the internet in the first year of release and must allow the probation officer to install monitoring software on his computer.
– Moreover, Fitzpatrick is required to pay restitution for victims’ losses, with the amount to be determined at a later date.