Fbi Foia Documents Just Released on Aaron Swartz [pdf]
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The FBI has released documents related to Aaron Swartz through a FOIA request, sparking discussion about the initial investigation into Swartz.
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4 months ago
These are just the docs from the first, initial investigation, which was ultimately closed after Swartz refused to speak to the FBI without his Attorney present.
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