HP investigator argues California can't try him

An investigator charged with felonies connected to the Hewlett-Packard spying scandal told a judge Wednesday that he's immune from prosecution in California because he's already pleaded guilty to the same crimes in federal court.

Bryan Wagner is charged in California with four felonies, including identity theft and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege that the 29-year-old data broker persuaded telephone company employees to hand over private records belonging to journalists and board members.

In addition to Wagner, former HP Chairman Patricia Dunn and three others connected to the case are charged with the same crimes.

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