HP investigator to plead guilty, testify

The data broker charged with federal crimes for his role in the Hewlett-Packard news-leak probe will testify against other defendants, according to sources close to the case.

Bryan Wagner, who was charged with federal identity theft and conspiracy on Wednesday, plans to plead guilty and has agreed to testify for the prosecution in exchange for a lighter sentence, according to two sources with knowledge of Wagner's plans. Wagner could not be reached Thursday.

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