Palin e-mail "hacker" found gulity on only two of the four charges!

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal jury has convicted a former Tennessee college student of two charges in the hacking of Sarah Palin's e-mail account.

The jury convicted 22-year-old David Kernell of unauthorized access to a computer and obstruction of justice. He was found not guilty of wire fraud and the jury failed to reach a verdict on identity theft.

I doubt his sentence will be very stiff. 

Oops I may be wrong according to ABC News:

He was found not guilty on a charge of wire fraud, and the jury was deadlocked on the charge of identity theft.

Prosecutors say they'll try him again on that charge.
He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison on the obstruction charge. The jury deliberated for four days before reaching a conclusion on three charges.

Jesus he could STILL get 20 years?

Charges, possible sentence

Count one: identity theft
Maximum 5 years in prison
$250,000 fine
3 years supervised release

Count two: wire fraud
Maximum 20 years in prison
$250,000 fine
5 years supervised release

Count three: unlawful computer access
Maximum 5 years in prison
$250,000 fine
3 years supervised release
**Lesser included misdemeanor offense on count 3 carries a maximum of 1 year in prison

**Count four: obstruction of justice
Maximum 20 years in prison
$250,000 fine
5 years supervised release

**David Kernell convicted on these charges

Well I damn sure hope that if they attempt to try him again on the identity theft charge that Wade Davies gets Sarah Palin and her family in the witness stand, and this time, "Grill, baby, Grill"!

Update: Palin responds

My family and I are thankful that the jury thoroughly and carefully weighed the evidence and issued a just verdict. Besides the obvious invasion of privacy and security concerns surrounding this issue, many of us are concerned about the integrity of our country's political elections. America's elections depend upon fair competition. Violating the law, or simply invading someone's privacy for political gain, has long been repugnant to Americans' sense of fair play. As Watergate taught us, we rightfully reject illegally breaking into candidates' private communications for political intrigue in an attempt to derail an election.

I want to thank the public servants who worked so hard on this case, particularly the jurors who gave up precious time from their jobs and families to listen to the evidence and reach a decision.

My family and I appreciate the good people of Knoxville, Tennessee, who showed us true Southern hospitality. We can't wait to visit again - but without having a subpoena in hand.

- Sarah Palin

Looks like she already had a statement prepared. 

I cannot believe that she really believes that this piddly bullshit case compares to freaking Watergate!