Judge dismisses spam conviction

The first felony conviction for spamming in the United States has been onverturned, CNN is reporting: CNN.com - Judge dismisses spam conviction - Mar 2, 2005:

"LEESBURG, Virginia (AP) -- A judge dismissed a felony spamming conviction that had been called one of the first of its kind, saying he found no 'rational basis' for the verdict and wondering if jurors were confused by technical evidence...."