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How Sabu the Hacker Rat Manipulated a Good-Hearted Judge

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Hector Xavier Monsegur’s hacking skills may have been unremarkable, but he was a genius at exploiting the judge who showered him with praise Tuesday—and let him go with time served.

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Published May 28 2014 5:45AM EDT

articles/2014/05/28/how-sabu-the-hacker-rat-manipulated-a-good-hearted-judge/140527-daly-hacker-tease_bxxvhk — Andrew Gombert/EPA/Landov

Michael Daly

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

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