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Tennessee Man Sentenced for Hacking Supreme Court Systems

4/18/2026

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Nicholas Moore, 25, from Tennessee, was sentenced to one year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic filing system and other government networks.
He pleaded guilty to accessing those systems over two dozen times and posting information under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.
Prosecutors cited his guilt, personal struggles, and no financial losses to victims.
Moore expressed remorse in court.
Judge Beryl Howell acknowledged Moore's potential for positive change.

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Story summary

Nicholas Moore, 25, from Tennessee, was sentenced to one year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's electronic filing system and other government networks.
He pleaded guilty to accessing those systems over two dozen times and posting information under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.
Prosecutors cited his guilt, personal struggles, and no financial losses to victims.
Moore expressed remorse in court.
Judge Beryl Howell acknowledged Moore's potential for positive change.