Former OLPF consultant issues blackmail threats – OP

Office of the President says that its one-time project manager for the One Laptop per Family (OLPF) initiative Judson Lohmeyer has issued threats of blackmail.

In a press release issued yesterday, OP said, “Mr Judson Lohmeyer, an ex-consultant/project manager for the One Laptop per Family has written threatening the Office of the President with blackmail over the release of information about the project.” Lohmeyer, the release said, was hired by OP as the consultant to lead the pilot and design for the launch of the OLPF initiative.” Lohmeyer, OP said, has US Peace Corps credentials and ICT experience. According to the release, “Lohmeyer submitted his resignation