Jasper Man Sentenced for Computer Intrusion

INDIANAPOLIS—Scott R. Burgess, 46, of Jasper, Ind., was sentenced on September 17 to three years of probation by U.S. District Chief Judge Richard L. Young following his guilty plea to computer intrusion. This case was the result of a lengthy investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Burgess admitted that he accessed the Stens Corporation computer systems, based in Jasper, Ind., from various places on numerous occasions without authorization. Burgess further admitted that the computer intrusions were performed for the purpose of gaining commercial advantage and personal financial benefit. Burgess was employed by a competitor of Stens when he accessed the Stens’ computer systems.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd S. Shellenbarger, who prosecuted the case for the government, Chief Judge Young also ordered Burgess to serve the first six months of his probation term in a work release center. Burgess was also ordered to make restitution in the amount of $72,481.