UK Hacker Gary McKinnon Gets Reprieve Hacked NASA UFO Files

by PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC | May 21, 2010 at 11:32 am
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Gary McKinnon a 44 year old Scottish computer hacker who's world famous  criminal case based both in the United Kingdom and the United States has had a major turn around.  McKinnon originally was found guilty of hacking into NASA's UFO files and other sensitive areas of the Pentagon, has been given a reprieve by the new elected administration in England.  McKinnon was supposed to extradited to the United States of America for his sentencing dating back to 2001 and 2002.  Mckinnon was able to overcome the security system of several NASA and the Pentagon networks causing a major security overhaul and also and estimated $1 000 000 in damages.  McKinnon has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome a type of austism this may have been a factor in the decision to not extradite him.  This is a victory for Mr McKinnon and many ufologists and ufo believers worldwide.

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