Spammer loses claim of free speech
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A divided Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the nation’s first felony conviction for illegal spamming, ruling that Virginia’s anti-spamming law does not violate free-speech rights.
Jeremy Jaynes of Raleigh, N.C., considered among the world’s top spammers, was convicted of massive distribution of junk e-mail and sentenced to nine years in prison.
In the 4-3 ruling, the court rejected Jaynes’ claim that the state law violates both the 1st Amendment and the U.S. Constitution’s interstate commerce clause.
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