Fraudulent misuse of computer on job ruled a crime

An employee who misuses a company computer with fraudulent intent is guilty of a crime, a federal appeals court has ruled, dismissing claims that its reading of the law would expose millions of Americans to prosecution for everyday workplace activities.

Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer

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