Dismiss the U.S. Attorney in Boston, MassSwartz didn't face prison until feds took over case, report says
The late Internet activist was facing a stern warning from local prosecutors. But then the U.S. Attorney's office, run by Carmen Ortiz, chose to make an example of Aaron Swartz, a new report says.
by Declan McCullagh January 25, 2013 1:14 PM PST
Federal prosecutor Carmen Ortiz, who threatened Aaron Swartz with decades in prison.
(Credit: U.S. Department of Justice)
State prosecutors who investigated the late Aaron Swartz had planned to let him off with a stern warning, but federal prosecutor Carmen Ortiz took over and chose to make an example of the Internet activist, according to a report in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Middlesex County's district attorney had planned no jail tim