Maybe the jstor articles were valued at what jstor charges for them individually. In that case you're talking about millions of dollars in value. Another point

Maybe the jstor articles were valued at what jstor charges for them individually. In that case you're talking about millions of dollars in value. Another point: if you break into a house to steal a $5 watch you are looking at a lot more than just $5 theft. Aaron was charged with the equivalent of breaking and entering