You have to think that the timing would suggest this.
From the reporting here on El Reg, it would appear that there is actually scant evidence to support HP's claims.
One can only assume that if (when?) HP lose their case here, it will weaken any case for extradition.
And as we've seen time and again, the US "justice" system is punitive. Enter a plea bargain for an extended sentence and fine now, or we will ensure that you when you're found guilty (and by god we will find you guilty, make no mistake), we will ensure that every trumped up charge we can think of will be added on and you rot in jail forever.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
