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U.S. Attorney defends office's conduct in Aaron Swartz case
2013-01-17 05:57:59| CNET News.com
Challenging the notion her office's actions led to the Internet activist's suicide, Carmen Ortiz said her prosecutors' conduct was appropriate. [Read more]
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After Swartz Death, Lofgren Calls for Update to Computer Fraud Law
2013-01-17 02:37:03| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
In the wake of Aaron Swartz's death, Rep. Zoe Lofgren has proposed legislation that would update the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act so that violating terms of service do not carry such hefty sentences.
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Anonymous squashes Westboro plan to picket Aaron Swartz funeral
2013-01-16 17:08:32| CNET News.com
The infamous "church" failed to carry through on its protest of the funeral yesterday following a call to action by Anonymous. [Read more]
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Prosecutor in Aaron Swartz 'hacking' case comes under fire
2013-01-16 08:58:36| CNET News.com
Carmen Ortiz was being talked about last month as the next Massachusetts governor. Now she's being investigated for threatening the late Aaron Swartz with decades in prison. [Read more]
Swartz suicide shines light on federal anti-hacking law
2013-01-15 16:45:41| InfoWorld: Top News
The suicide of Internet activist and pioneer Aaron Swartz has focused attention on what some activists say is the overzealous use of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act anti-hacking statute. Swartz, 26, hanged himself last Friday, apparently over concerns stemming for the prospect of spending up to 35 years in prison on hacking-related charges.
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