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    Aaron Swartz and Internet Freedom

    At the age of 14, Aaron Swartz was considered an Internet prodigy who developed a code still used to deliver changing content to the worldwide web.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    At the age of 14, Aaron Swartz was considered an Internet prodigy who developed a code still used to deliver changing content to the worldwide web.

    He was accused of wire fraud and unlawfully obtaining information, facing federal charges and possible decades in prison. Some supporters say his indictment could have helped cause his death.

    Last week, he committed suicide at the age of 26. His suicide has cast new light on old laws regulating a changing technology.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      architecture critic and author

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      John Schwartz

      New York Times

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      Executive Editor at the MIT Tech newspaper

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      Susan Crawford

      Cardozo School of Law

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    2 of 3
    Aaron Swartz and Free Speech on the Internet
    1. 0:00French Air Strikes in Mali Complicate Indigenous Solutions
    2. 7:55Aaron Swartz and Internet FreedomYou’re reading this
    3. 43:06New York State Passes First Gun Bill Since Newtown
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