Jewish Telegraphic Agency28d
Aaron Swartz, online activist and RSS co-creator, commits suicide
(JTA) — Aaron Swartz, an online activist and co-creator of RSS who was facing federal hacking charges, reportedly committed suicide. Swartz, 26, was found dead in New York City on Jan. 11 ...
National Review12y
Over-criminalization and the Tragic Case of Aaron Swartz
On Friday, 26-year-old internet activist Aaron Swartz—who was facing 13 federal charges, along with a potential $1 million fine and 35 years in prison—committed suicide. Federal prosecutors ...
Business Insider India11y
MIT Concludes It Did Nothing Improper In Case Of Internet Activist's Aaron Swartz's Suicide - Swartz's Girlfriend Calls 'BS'
In January, a celebrated Internet activist, Aaron Swartz, committed suicide. Swartz, who had long battled depression, was being prosecuted for downloading – or stealing – 4.8 million academic ...
Business Insider India12y
Carmen Ortiz, The Attorney Aaron Swartz' Father Indirectly Blamed For His Son's Death, Has Issued A Statement
Last Friday, 26-year-old Internet activist Aaron Swartz committed suicide. He had suffered depression for a long time, and he was in the middle of a stressful trial for illegally obtaining ...
Wall Street Journal6y
MIT: Handling of Aaron Swartz Case 'Reasonable'
In a long awaited report, MIT has concluded it acted prudently in its handling of the prosecution of internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide in January 2013. Spencer Ante joins digits.