Ukrainian prosecutors have denied the allegations and accused Tymoshenko of attempting to damage relations with the EU. Unconfirmed reports say she has gone on hunger strike.

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Remotely attempting to cause damage to computers without authorisation breaks the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

BBC: US jails hacker who sold access to hijacked PCs

Last year Calvert admitted possessing an offensive weapon, malicious damage and attempting to escape custody but denied affray.

BBC: Michael Calvert

One reason why doctors are reluctant to spend too long attempting to revive patients is that they worry about brain damage caused by prolonged lack of oxygen.

ECONOMIST: Restarting hearts

The New Jersey native is charged with one count each of conspiracy to transmit information to damage a protected computer, as well transmitting and attempting to transmit that information.

WSJ: Reuters journalist charged with hacking conspiracy

He is charged with one count each of conspiracy to transmit information to damage a protected computer, as well as transmitting and attempting to transmit that information.

WSJ: Reuters editor charged with hacking: I was fired

Keys is charged with one count each of conspiracy to transmit information to damage a protected computer, as well as transmitting and attempting to transmit that information.

WSJ: LA Times hack: Security breach or harmless prank?

In attempting to quantify and demonstrate yearly upticks, Potok fears that advocacy groups may damage their credibility and, in doing so, obscure the fact that one hate crime is too many.

NPR: Fudging the Numbers on Hate Crimes