'DerpTroll' Faces 10 Years in Prison for DDoSing Gaming Sites as a Teen

After a short but disruptive career knocking popular online gaming sites offline for sport, Austin Thompson, a.k.a. “DerpTroll,” has pleaded guilty to hacking charges. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years prison and a $250,000 fine. Thompson, a 23-year-old Utah resident, made his plea on Tuesda...