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In 2007, the court dismissed the charges filed against her in connection with the boardroom spy scandal while Hunsaker, DeLia and DePante were found guilty of one count of fraudulent wire communications and were ordered to complete 96 hours of community service. The case filed against them will be dismissed after completion of the community service.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/Calif.-court-drops-charges-against-Dunn/2100-1014_3-6167187.html?tag=txt Calif. court drops charges against Dunn]</ref> | In 2007, the court dismissed the charges filed against her in connection with the boardroom spy scandal while Hunsaker, DeLia and DePante were found guilty of one count of fraudulent wire communications and were ordered to complete 96 hours of community service. The case filed against them will be dismissed after completion of the community service.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/Calif.-court-drops-charges-against-Dunn/2100-1014_3-6167187.html?tag=txt Calif. court drops charges against Dunn]</ref> | ||
Attorney General Lockyer also planned to file a civil charges against HP in connection with the spy scandal however the company made an out of court settlement with the Attorney General's Office. HP agreed to pay $14.5 million. According to the Attorney General HP also agreed to adopt corporate governance reforms and to provide funding for the enactment of a new law to fight violations of privacy and intellectual-property rights.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/HP-settles-with-California-in-spy-scandal/2100-1014_3-6141814.html?tag=txt HP settles with California in spy scandal]</ref> | |||
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