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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.