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Electronic Warfare

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a high-profile GOP fundraiser’s claim that Qatar used “electronic warfare” in a campaign to discredit him and disrupt defense contracting deals. Qatar is entitled to sovereign immunity for injuries stemming from its alleged hiring of hackers to illegally access the man’s computer.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a high-profile GOP fundraiser’s claim that Qatar used “electronic warfare” in a campaign to discredit him and disrupt defense contracting deals. Qatar is entitled to sovereign immunity for injuries stemming from its alleged hiring of hackers to illegally access the man’s computer.

Categories / Appeals, International, Politics

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