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pbateman linked to an nytimes article that names 'Carmen M. Ortiz'.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/reddit-co-founder-c...

> Mr. Swartz was indicted last Thursday by the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Carmen M. Ortiz, and the indictment was unsealed Tuesday. The charges could result in up to 35 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

there must be more people behind this though.

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Federal prosecutors have a lot of independence and discretion. She could easily have let Aaron go with a slap on the wrist or pursued lesser charges.