Rick Anderson has an update on the prosecution of accused Russian hacker Roman Seleznev, and you’ll want to read it. Oh, the defense needing more time to prepare is not particularly exciting, however expected, but it’s all the other details about the case in Anderson’s report that you’ll want to read. Here’s a snippet: Seleznev, who Russian…
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Federal Judge Denies Request to Dismiss Hacking Charges
AP reports that a federal judge has denied a motion by lawyers for Roman Seleznev (previous coverage) seeking dismissal of hacking charges (like that was really gonna happen, right?) Martha Bellisle reports that the court found that nothing in the government’s conduct is seizing Seleznev in the Maldives was so outrageous or egregious as to warrant…
Feds say accused Russian hacker at SeaTac detention center may be plotting escape
Mike Carter reports: Federal prosecutors say accused Russian hacker Roman Seleznev and his father, a powerful Russian politician and ally of President Vladimir Putin, have been plotting to tamper with witnesses and may have discussed an escape, according to court documents. Seleznev, 30, is being held at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in SeaTac, awaiting trial on…
Accused Russian hacker should pay defense cost, prosecutors say
Mike Carter reports: Federal prosecutors have taken the rare step of challenging the appointment of publicly funded lawyers to represent accused Russian hacker Roman Seleznev and have asked a judge to order Seleznev to reimburse the government for his defense. […] As proof, the government provided the court with photographs of stacks of cash and…
How an Accused Russian Hacker on Tropical Holiday was Nabbed by U.S. Agents
Del Quentin Wilber describes the final chapter in the U.S.’s attempts to capture Russian hacker Roman Seleznev, aka “Track2,” who was arrested last July and charged with hacking hundreds of businesses. Seleznev, who had been indicted in absentia in March 2011, had over 2 million stolen credit card numbers on his laptop at the time of…
Alleged Broadway Grill hacker now charged with stealing and selling 2 million credit card numbers
Bryan Cohen reports: The Russian man charged with stealing credit card numbers from the now shuttered Broadway Grill is now accused of stealing up to 2 million credit card numbers far beyond Seattle and leading a large international hacking syndicate, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. On Tuesday a federal grand jury in Seattle returned a “second superseding” indictment…