ADT CTO Deposed in Sex Technician Suit, Details Pulse / Alarm.com System
With ADT defending itself in a civil suit filed by a victim of ADT's "sexual gratification" technician, one element being debated is ADT's knowledge and control over its own systems.
ADT's CTO Raya Sevilla was deposed, providing detailed insights into the operations of ADT and the limitations of the company.
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