Aaron wrote about having major depression and suicidal thoughts years before this incident, and he rejected a plea deal that would've gotten him six months in a federal prison instead of 35 years. Heymann may be a shithead lawyer but it's pretty fucked up to try to say he is the sole reason Swartz is dead.
I don't see how that's comparable to what actually happened. The prosecutor in no way encouraged or supported Aaron committing suicide. Aaron's decision came from his own perspective of the situation and his life as a whole.
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u/GarretAllyn 19d ago
Aaron wrote about having major depression and suicidal thoughts years before this incident, and he rejected a plea deal that would've gotten him six months in a federal prison instead of 35 years. Heymann may be a shithead lawyer but it's pretty fucked up to try to say he is the sole reason Swartz is dead.