By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News

(CHICAGO) A Chicago man has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing private information and nude videos and photos from celebrities.

Edward Majerczyk pleaded guilty in Los Angeles court last year to felony computer hacking. Officials say he hacked more than 300 e-mails and other online accounts, 30 of which belonged to celebrities including actress Jennifer Lawrence. He signed a plea agreement that allowed his case to be transferred to Chicago.

Majerczyk’s attorneys says that he was suffering from depression at the time he committed the crimes. He was also ordered to pay $5,700 to cover the cost of counseling services for one unnamed celebrity whose photos were shared online.

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