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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Coca-Cola Secrets Stealer Gets 8 Years In Prison

CokeA former Coca-Cola marketing secretary, convicted of conspiring to steal trade secrets from the world's largest beverage maker, was sentenced Wednesday to 8 years in federal prison.

Joya Williams, 42, had faced up to 10 years in prison on the single conspiracy charge in a failed scheme to sell the materials to rival Pepsi for at least $1.5 million. She was convicted Feb. 2 following a jury trial.

Here's a little history on the case.

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