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Re:Ask HN: Non-tech professionals on HN? by nusaru on Saturday October 09, 2021 @03:18AM (#28807740)
Aaron Swartz did not die in prison. He committed suicide. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Swartz
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Re:Ask HN: Non-tech professionals on HN? by jessehorne on Saturday October 09, 2021 @01:46PM (#28811779)
Thank you for clarifying this. I remember it like it was yesterday. Big tragedy. People forget and move on, sadly. A lot of people were upset though and still are. This has to be something to "never forget". It has to.
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Re:Ask HN: Non-tech professionals on HN? by jimmaswell on Saturday October 09, 2021 @12:42PM (#28811298)
If he didn't die, are you saying he's still alive?
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Re:Ask HN: Non-tech professionals on HN? by nusaru on Saturday October 09, 2021 @01:12PM (#28811529)
He died in his apartment.
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