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One thing that confuses me about this. Why couldn't Aaron raise money? A couple days ago I saw a repost of an old HN thread where people debated a notice Aaron
by sopooneo 14y ago
One thing that confuses me about this. Why couldn't Aaron raise money?
A couple days ago I saw a repost of an old HN thread where people debated a notice Aaron had put on his website stating that he was accepting money for a legal defense. Did we just not help enough? Or was there some reason that making a more public plea, or giving details of the case would make the judge angry? I expect the answer these questions has already been covered in detail, so links are appreciated.
- btilly 14y agoExcellent question, and I'd like to know more about that angle. I've seen nothing about it publicly, other than comments that it would have annoyed the judge for Aaron to have publicized the details of what was going on. And, of course, if nobody knew what he was actually going through or what it would cost, nobody would have donated to him. After all we all thought he had money from Reddit. So the golden question is why the judge would be annoyed. Is it just a vague fear that the judge would not take kindly to an attempt to bias the jury by starting a media shitstorm? Was there a specific discussion that dissuaded him? Did his lawyer point out that his public statements could directly disadvantage him in the court? I have no idea, and wish I did know better. But the fact is that, for whatever reason, he didn't think he could speak publicly. And without speaking, he could not possibly have raised a significant sum of money.
- jacquesm 14y ago> Did we just not help enough? That was not 'not enough help', it was a net negative imho.