I know what some of you are thinking….
Via L.A. Times:
Former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for running an illegal wiretapping operation that gathered information for a list of well-to-do clients, including celebrities, attorneys and business executives.
U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer condemned the once-famed investigator for “reprehensible” conduct that went on for many years as she handed down a sentence that significantly exceeded the five-year, 10-month term recommended by probation officials. “He did this eagerly, sometimes maliciously, and with pride,” she said .
When the United States of America wiretaps it’s own citizens, it’s perfectly fine. But if one of it’s citizens wiretaps for profit; not so much.
Oh, the irony of it all!
I realize that this is a crime and case with quite a long history. But, still the irony strikes me quite hard.