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largely because the account wasn't "hacked" per se; the "Anonymous" user was able to gain access to her email account simply because... get this...
Palin's password-reset question was "What is your ZIP code?"
That's all.
Palin may be able to file a civil suit, if she ever finds out the guy's identity. He used a proxy, though, and without a clear crime it's unlikely that law-enforcement officials will make much of an effort to pry beyond that.
Though now that I think about it, the corrupt Republican machinery will probably be able to pull some strings for their loopy puppet-girl.
