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Comment by weberer

9 months ago

Swartz killed himself before the trial actually took place. Its entirely possible that the court would have ruled in his favor.

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ramblerman  9 months ago

Maybe, but getting arrested with the FBI involved is a pretty traumatic event for a citizen. Having your company's lawyers mail back and forth with the DoJ less so.

visarga  9 months ago

Probably not because there was a DA who needed to make her career on his back.

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