"He was arrested, indicted twice on multiple counts of fraud and, at a trial that was to have begun in April, faced 50 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine."
This is wrong. He faced UP TO 35 years in prison and UP TO $1 million fine. It wasn't an all or nothing. He was also charged with 13 felonies. Which means that the following:
"Swartz was facing more prison time than he would have if he'd committed a serious physical crime, such as assault, burglary, grand theft larceny or involuntary manslaughter."
Doesn't hold true either. Yes, his 13 felonies could have netted him more time than if he had committed the crimes the article listed. But if you committed those crimes 13 times then, it would be a different story.
It amazes me that with all of the stories floating around, that people would still not have their facts straight.
Link for proof: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120917/17393320412/us-gov...
This is wrong. He faced UP TO 35 years in prison and UP TO $1 million fine. It wasn't an all or nothing. He was also charged with 13 felonies. Which means that the following:
"Swartz was facing more prison time than he would have if he'd committed a serious physical crime, such as assault, burglary, grand theft larceny or involuntary manslaughter."
Doesn't hold true either. Yes, his 13 felonies could have netted him more time than if he had committed the crimes the article listed. But if you committed those crimes 13 times then, it would be a different story.
It amazes me that with all of the stories floating around, that people would still not have their facts straight.
Link for proof: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120917/17393320412/us-gov...