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Wired July 29, 2026

A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison for 18 Months

A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison for 18 Months

Brandon Klayme was wrongly arrested and convicted due to a typo in a username. He served 18 months in prison before the mistake was discovered. A single underscore in the username led to his incorrect identification.