Contractor's Cash Grab Fails

In a shocking display of moral flexibility, a North Carolina man working as a contracted data analyst for a D.C. tech company decided to put his skills to the test by attempting to extort money from his employer. Clearly not content with his compensation, this Einstein thought he could cash in by threatening the very hand that fed him.

Suffice to say, his cunning plan didn't exactly unfold as envisioned. Not only did he fail to successfully extract the funds, but he's now facing a guilty verdict for his trouble. Pro tip: when trying to execute the perfect crime, it helps not to target the people who sign your paychecks.