2. Law (Melissa Virus)
Papers filed in a New Jersey Superior Court reveal the man charged with creating the "Melissa" computer virus has admitted creating the bug. The prosecution claims that David Smith launched the virus onto the Internet in March, beginning a worldwide outbreak. The bug quickly swamped and damaged e-mail systems around the world.
Smith is charged with interruption of public communications,conspiracy and theft of computer service. He could face 40 years in prison.
