Former Brocade HR Exec Goes On Trial

San Francisco, CA (AHN) - Stephanie Jensen, the former Brocade human resources executive, Monday went on trial in U.S. District Court, charged with conspiracy and falsifying company records. Jensen faces 25 years in prison if convicted on the felony charges.

Federal prosecutors say Jensen told Brocade staff how to back-date stock options and then took steps to cover her trail, instructing employees not to talk about the action.

Jensen's attorney Jan Little argued the blame rested with Brocade, telling jurors Jensen only followed company policy, the AP reported.

In August, Gregory Reyes, the former CEO of the network hardware maker, was convicted of 10 counts of stock fraud and could be sentenced to up to 20 years.