David McOwen Defense Fund - Now over $7,000 in the RED

[DanC]

Well folks, It's all over but the bills.

We're waiting for an accurate accounting of the total.
Your generousity has kept David out of the 'poorhouse' and able to at least
cope with his situation. a GREAT BIG THANK-YOU to all!

Donations via pay-pal can be made to: dmcowen@bellsouth.net

Checks, Credit Cards, etc - can be sent to his Attorney:

Kenney & Solomon
ATTN: Tracy McAndrew, Office Manager
3675 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 110
Duluth, GA 30096

770.564.1600

Be sure to indicate "David McOwen Defense Fund"

 

[fixidit]

Just transferred 50 guilders again to KiFaRu who will Paypal it to Davids account.

Hang in there Dave, justice will prevail in the end.

btw thanks DanC for keeping us up to date on the DPC forum, we appreciate it.

 

[Viztech]

I want to thank everyone for contributing to David in his time of need.

This was posted by David on October 4th.


<< Thank you everyone. My Attorney called again and he said $5,000 Bond. We will find out next Tues or Wed as far as trial date. Monday is a State Holiday. It is 8 Felony Counts for 120 Years. Each count is $50,000 fine plus the $415,000 restitution and damages. >>


I see that Georgia upped the ante considerably!

That is a total of $815,000 and the rest of his life in jail!

There are a few websites that need an update!

viz

 

[Stoltenborg]

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[mechBgon]

Cool, you go JohnHenry!

 

[KifArU]

Fixidit said it himself, but another 50 guilders are in the fund.

 

[Lord Gwynz]

Let's organize a Million Hackers March to Georgia and bust his ass out of jail :|:|:|

 

[KifArU]

One of the (anonymous) DPC-members has donated another $30

So far the DPC have donated about $475

 

[bot2600]

Boy the DPCs deserve a big thanks!!! THANKS GUYS!!! And tell them to drop by the forums!

Bot

 

[Mobster]

This is what I hate most about trials. The tremendous amount of waiting that is involved. Numerous times a week I come by here just to check if there is any news about the case. If it is this annoying to me, I can't even begin to imagine how Dave and his family must feel.

Hang in there David and here in Holland we're trying to get the media involved bij sending them e-mails explaining what is going on. I hope some of these things will help you to get out of this mess.

 

[networkman]

Didn't have much left in the PayPal account, but it's nearly all on the way!

 

[Adul]

sending what i have in my fund.

 

[Evadman]

$50 towards the cause. I want to read about how you stomped it up in court. Good luck man. ( Although luck should not even enter into the equation. )

 

[TriggerMan]

bump for the cause

 

[Ranger]

$50 more on the way

Andy

 

[narzy]

I sent what I could, its not alot tho Good luck Dave and I wil continue to contribute to your case as best I can.

 

[KifArU]

DPC-member Jolly has donated 50 guilders again. So far the DPC have donated 1240 guilders (about $500)

 

[Michael]

Thanks for the DPC update. So far I'm keeping pace with you guys. It is good to see the support coming from our "rivals".

Michael

 

[dmcowen674]

Donna wrote this today and I am posting it for her here:

I want to take this opportunity, to thank everyone who has supported us during this trying time in our lives. I was hoping that the end of this year, we could leave it with better news and have this nightmare over with, but we won't. We will stride on, though, and hope with the new year to come, we can face whatever will happen. We are still overwhelmed of all the supporters all over the world and has made my belief in people come true that there is still some good out there. With everything going on in the world today, you still pulled through for David and supported him and that means so much. This whole thing is so unnecessary and for people to continue to try and destroy our lives is unbelievable to us......you try and keep your nose clean and mind your own business, but some people just won't let you. We hope you have a Peaceful and Joyous Holiday Season. Life is tough for some of us right now, I know some of you are unemployed and going through things, but let us not forget that God has a plan for all of us........put your troubles and pains in his hands and he will take care of it for you. Ask him for guidance and to help you lead yourself in the right direction. All of you are very special people and wish you the best of the best for the New Year 2002 to come. God Bless You All!


Donna McOwen

FREE MCOWEN..........FREEDOM TO ALL!!!

 

[KifArU]

DPC-member FGTHINK has donated $20 for the defence-fund.
Keep the donations coming!

 

[Viztech]

Hmmmm...Glue came loose..^^up we go!

Thanx for the message Dave and Donna! Merry Christmas to you also. We will have a special prayer for you.

viz

 

[bot2600]

Why is this suddenly falling? Bumpity.

Bot

 

[AaronP]

he broke the law, he's gotta pay

 

[CurtOien]

AaronP,
Who made you judge and jury?

 

[RaySun2Be]

Bump up for Dave and Donna.

AaronP,
1. Dave is innocent until proven guilty.
2. The "law" he is alleged to have broken was intended for "hackers" with malicious intent, who create and use virus to break into computer networks, who run DoS attacks, etc., with the intent to damage or steal, not to make a criminal out of decent law abiding citizens, who's only act was installing a harmless screensaver, completely without malice or intent to harm.
3. Since the Geogia AG office doesn't have a clue about how to catch the real hackers, they've twisted the vauge poorly written "cybercrime" law in order to prove they are tough on cybercrime.
4. The punishment and penalties are so far out of line with what happened as to be utterly rediculous. There are real criminals, murderers, rapists, bank robbers, who get charged with less. And that's just not right, no matter who would be charged.
5. Dave has lost 2 jobs becuase of this, and the financial burden of defending himself keeps growing. He's more than paid for what he did, which was nothing.


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aurgh! The "bump" didn't bump! :Q It's like it's stuck here and get's pushed further and further down.
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Hey, it looks like a mod fixed it! Thanks!
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