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25,000 People Sign Petition to Remove Aaron Swartz’s Prosecutors
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An online petition that asks the White House to remove the U.S. attorney in charge of the prosecution of Internet activist and hacker Aaron Swartz passed the 25,000 signature threshold Tuesday that should prompt an official response.
Swartz committed suicide in New York City on Friday. At the time of his death, Swartz was accused of computer fraud and awaiting a trial expected to begin in the spring. He faced a maximum of 35 years of prison and up to $1 million in fines.
The petition has now passed 25,000 signatures, which means the White House is supposed to answer it — although it’s not legally bound to do so. A recent petition to build a Death Star was addressed, although others t… Continue reading…
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2013-01-15 11:03:34
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