West Sussex teenager among those charged over major Twitter hack that targeted celebrities and politicians
Bognor Regis in West Sussex is one of three people who has been charged over the Twitter hack earlier this month, the US department of justice has said.The cyber attack saw the accounts of politicians and celebrities compromised.Mason Sheppard, also known as 'Chaewon', 19, was charged in a criminal complaint in the Northern District of California with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and the intentional access of a protected computer.Nima Fazeli, also known as 'Rolex', 22, of Orlando, Florida, was charged with aiding and abetting the intentional access of a protected computer.The third defendant is a juvenile who will not be further identified, the justice department said.United States Attorney David L