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FBI Analysis Faces Trail Over Abuse of Database Access

Jeffrey D. Fudge, a former FBI Analysis will go on trial next month in Dallas, Texas for alleged misuse and unauthorized access of the Bureau �s computer network. His work involved use of the Automated Case Support system, the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the Texas Crime Information Center, the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and the FBI Net. Judge denies any wrongdoing.

FBI Analyst Faces Trial for Surfing Law Enforcement Systems, Government Computer News, March 17, 2004