But, guys... Seriously: Do you really think that Jonny did that? We all know he's a big mouth and does not always behave like the brightest light out there, but I cannot imagine him being that stupid.
I'd say Jonny talks a big game and says things often enough that are fabrications. Problem in that is to folks investigating where is the line with something like DDoS? Do they need to find his payment for a booter... conversations with operators of such? Or will his braggadocios claims to random folks be sufficient?
DDoS isn't something routinely that leave evidence laying around. Especially on spoofable networks.. Ah hem.
*** there are questions for someone who has dealt with multiple DDoS investigations involving law enforcement ***
My understanding is the District had network / DDoS issues and Jonny knew / privileged information about such and combination of his timing, bad approach to things, research perhaps, etc. created a toxic mix. He put his thing in a beehive and got stung.
Lots of heresay, even if he said it. Lack of physical evidence.
Me I'd recommend the court and those involved (parents / counselors / school board) force him into some qualified psychology help and make him work a real job. Maybe something like digging ditches at the local cemetery will get his priorities straight and some work ethic.
Ideally this wake up call / intervention gets him on the right path. Young people do stupid for impression sake / insecurity.