First Conviction Handed Down in HP Leak Case

A Colorado private investigator has pleaded guilty to identity theft and conspiracy charges, both felony counts, in association with the boardroom leak scandal that shook electronics maker Hewlett Packard to its core. Bryan Wagner, 29, admitted that he had used social security numbers and personal information of board members and press to gain access to confidential information such as phone records.

HP has declined to comment since Wagner is not a direct employee of the company. Wagner himself was unavailable to comment. Four others have been charged in the scandal on similar charges. They include former chairwoman Patricia Dunn, former ethics Officer Kevin Hunsaker, and security contractor Ronald DeLia.