'Spam King' Released From Prison, Now Lives In Seattle 275
dmmiller2k writes "Apparently, after 'nearly four years in prison, the man dubbed the 'Spam King' by federal prosecutors, is allowed back online.' I wonder if there's some variation of Megan's Law requiring him to register with the local police department and notify all his neighbors with computers?" I sure hope any potential employers google "Robert Soloway" and find "Spam king" high on the results list.
Re:Nope, no information law (Score:3, Interesting)
You didn't read the summary did you?
"I sure hope any potential employers google "Robert Soloway" and find "Spam king" high on the results list."
Thats what a name change is for, and while I'm aware of putting other names in on applications, in many states theres a sunset on how far back they can look for name changes and for convictions.
Washington's law is 7 or 10 years I think.
I actually had a fight over a job in Washington 2 years ago. The form said "within last 7 years" and I'd had a conviction for a misdemeanor 16 years ago, so I didn't put anything in. I was offered the job, then the background check hit that and I had the offer pulled back. I was about to start fighting it, then I moved to Alaska for more money.
Re:How about a second chance? (Score:4, Interesting)
Changing the risk / reward judgement is the start of conscience. That's how it develops in children.