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Chapter 21 - Ethan’s plea

The federal and state cases overlapped.

Rather than run multiple sprawling trials, prosecutors negotiated a global resolution.

Ethan pleaded guilty to charges involving:

Conspiracy to commit computer-related and access-control fraud.

Wire fraud tied to valuation manipulation.

Child assault.

Witness intimidation/evidence destruction.

He admitted:

He helped arrange unauthorized security breaches.

He intended those incidents to damage Vale’s perceived value.

He planned to benefit economically from lower transaction pricing.

He attacked Lily after realizing she recorded part of the scheme.

He attempted to destroy her phone.

No murder charge.

No organized-crime fantasy.

Fraud.

Sabotage.

May you like

Violence against a child witness.

Enough.

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