SC - A former South Carolina county councilman has been found guilty of using spyware to scan another county employee's computer and e-mails.
Attorneys for former Greenville County Councilman Tony Trout said he'll likely appeal the conviction. He faces up to 16 years in prison when he is sentenced later...
Federal prosecutors said Trout used monitoring software to access County Administrator Joe Kernell's computer, took private e-mails and posted them on a Web site.
Trout was convicted of illegally accessing a computer, destroying records and intentionally intercepting and disclosing electronic communications. (more)
