"He was practically murdered by the state." Let's not get carried away. He was allegedly offered a plea bargain to serve 6 months[1], which he did not take.

"He was practically murdered by the state." Let's not get carried away. He was allegedly offered a plea bargain to serve 6 months[1], which he did not take. Why he turned it down, who knows, but that's what he decided to do. [1] http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/14/mit-hacking-case-lawyer-says-aaron-swartz-was-offered-plea-deal-six-months-behind-bars/hQt8sQI64tnV6FAd7CLcTJ/story.html http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/14/mit-hacking-case-...