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Ex-Trenchant GM Pleads Guilty to Crypto Hacking Tools Theft

2/12/2026

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Peter Williams, a former Trenchant general manager, pleaded guilty to stealing and selling hacking tools for crypto.
Prosecutors say his actions harmed the U.S. intelligence community and could have exposed millions of devices.
They seek a nine-year sentence with restitution and fines.
Williams oversaw the internal theft investigation and expressed regret.
He is expected to be deported to Australia after serving his sentence.

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Story summary

Peter Williams, a former Trenchant general manager, pleaded guilty to stealing and selling hacking tools for crypto.
Prosecutors say his actions harmed the U.S. intelligence community and could have exposed millions of devices.
They seek a nine-year sentence with restitution and fines.
Williams oversaw the internal theft investigation and expressed regret.
He is expected to be deported to Australia after serving his sentence.