Computer Hacker Faces New Federal Charges

Julie Tamaki reports on a 25-count federal indictment accusing Kevin Mitnick of wire fraud, software theft, and unauthorized computer access. The indictment also charged Lewis De Payne with helping Mitnick carry out parts of the alleged scheme.

The article summarizes the government’s allegations, De Payne’s planned surrender, and comments from his attorney disputing the prosecution’s case. It provides a contemporary account of the charges rather than a later retrospective.