Here's a better analysis, which concludes that the charges were legally appropriate: http://www.volokh.com/2013/01/14/aaron-swartz-charges/ http://www.volokh.c

Here's a better analysis, which concludes that the charges were legally appropriate: http://www.volokh.com/2013/01/14/aaron-swartz-charges/ http://www.volokh.com/2013/01/14/aaron-swartz-charges/ It will be followed by another article that will examine the tactfulness of the prosecution.