Idaho Man's Appeals Hearing Raises Questions About Sentencing Guidelines

In a shocking turn of events, Robert Purbeck, the Idaho man who threatened his hacking victims and appealed his sentence in Georgia, has had his appeals hearing rejected by Judge Batten. The judge, who has 19 years of experience as a trial lawyer and has heard countless cases, was deeply disturbed by Purbeck's actions and deemed them to be "egregious."

Purbeck, 45, pleaded guilty in March 2024 to two counts of the original 11-count indictment, which carried a recommended sentence of 70 months. However, during his sentencing hearing, Purbeck made some questionable decisions that raised eyebrows among legal experts.

Firstly, Purbeck doxed (revealed) the U.S. Attorney and her family in an attempt to discredit the prosecution's case. He also made reference to religion and his "temple" during the filing, which Judge Batten deemed to be part of a larger pattern of behavior that showed no remorse for his actions.

Furthermore, Purbeck had previously filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Simon, one of his victims, with accusations that were deemed "vile" and "cruel." When asked if he wrote these statements in the heat of the moment, Judge Batten expressed skepticism, stating that it's unlikely he could have made such claims after so many years.

The judge ultimately sentenced Purbeck to 10 years in prison, significantly higher than the recommended guideline sentence. He also denied Purbeck's request to voluntary surrender himself and ordered him taken into custody at the conclusion of the hearing.

Despite this setback, Purbeck's defense counsel is expected to appeal his case, raising questions about whether vile conduct should justify a sentence beyond the sentencing guidelines. The government has yet to submit their reply to the appeals brief, but DataBreaches.net will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.