Computerworld - Albert Gonzalez has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of conspiracy, computer fraud, wire fraud, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with massive data breaches at TJX Companies Inc., Dave & Buster's Holdings Inc. and other retailers.
The U.S. Department of Justice said that 19 charges were filed in federal court in Boston; another, related to the Dave & Buster's theft, was filed in New York.
Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, faces 25 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 for each of the charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 8.
The plea deal also requires Gonzalez to forfeit more than $2.7 million in cash, as well as personal property.
Indictments against Gonzalez in a New Jersey court in connection with a major breach at Heartland Payment Systems Inc. are not part of the plea agreement.
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