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From 'WarGames' to Aaron Swartz: How we lost control of U.S. anti-hacking law
2013-03-13 12:00:00| CNET News.com
The 1983 movie "WarGames" led to an anti-hacking law with felony penalties aimed at deterring intrusions into NORAD. Over time, it became broad and vague enough to ensnare the late Aaron Swartz. [Read more]
Attorney General's testimony on Aaron Swartz raises more questions than answers
2013-03-08 20:00:00| InfoWorld: Top News
Credit: Reuters/Noah Berger
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U.S. Attorney General defends handling of Aaron Swartz case
2013-03-07 14:19:44| InfoWorld: Top News
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has defended the role of the prosecution in the case of the late Internet activist and innovator Aaron Swartz, stating that "there was never an intention for him to go to jail for longer than a three, four, potentially five-month range."
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Attorney General Eric Holder defends Aaron Swartz case
2013-03-07 01:40:34| CNET News.com
The nation's top law enforcement officer finds nothing to criticize in the controversial prosecution of Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide months before his criminal trial was scheduled to begin. [Read more]
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U.S. attorney: Criticism of Aaron Swartz prosecution is 'unfair'
2013-02-22 01:28:46| CNET News.com
Carmen Ortiz, who previously compared the late Internet activist to a common criminal, tells a Boston radio station that charges of overzealousness by her office are "unfair." [Read more]
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