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Is this an attempt to spark some inane conspiracy theory? A suggestion that Aaron's involvement as a 'source' made him a target of the government, so his suici

by H_L 14y ago

Is this an attempt to spark some inane conspiracy theory? A suggestion that Aaron's involvement as a 'source' made him a target of the government, so his suicide was not actually a suicide but rather a targeted attack?

analog 14y ago
To me the suggestion that his targeting for prosecution was as a result of his alleged involvement with Wikileaks. Mashable may be leaving the 'not suicide' conspiracy theory open but I don't think that is what Wikileaks are suggesting.
- teeja 14y ago
  That was my first reaction: -if- this were true, it would 'help' the DoJ 'explain' why the prosecution was so vigorous. (Tying Swartz to something they've spent years bad-jacketing.) A similar move is the claim he FOIA'd tapes of Manning in custody. Looks like the Big FUD Machine's running.
  - analog 14y ago
    "the claim he FOIA'd tapes of Manning" Is this true or not? I honestly have no idea. https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/brig-records-related-to-bradley-manning-364/#25793-initial-response https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/bri...