Jury Trial and Split Verdict
This case was heard by a jury, and the jury's verdict was announced on November 26, 2008. The jury was deadlocked on Count One for Conspiracy, but unanimously found Drew not guilty of Counts Two through Four. The jury did, however, find Drew guilty of a misdemeanor violation of the CFAA.
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