John Beauge reports the latest update in the case of Max Vance, also known as Andre J. Burk. Vance had been employed by Nuance Communications, a business associate of Geisinger Health. After his employment was terminated, he was still able to access Geisinger patient data. Geisinger detected the breach and notified Nuance. Now Beauge reports:
A California man has admitted breaching Geisinger Health System patient records in 2023, and removing protected information — including names, dates of birth and addresses — on 1.2 million people.
Max Vance, 46, of El Cajon, pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. Middle District Court to a charge of obtaining information from a protected computer.
The plea nearly did not occur as Vance, a Philadelphia native, wanted it to be contingent on him released pending sentencing.
He had agreed the evidence against him outlined by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle A. Mareno was correct but hesitated when Judge Matthew W. Brann asked if he was pleading guilty.
When Vance said no, the judge announced the case would be set for trial and left the bench.
Vance changed his mind before marshals escorted him out of the courtroom. Brann returned and Vance admitted his guilt.
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