We thought the case was reasonably handled and we would not have done things differently. We’re going to continue doing the work of the office and of following our mission.Christina DiIorio-Sterling, spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz • Commenting on what effect, or lack thereof, Aaron Swartz’s suicide will have on the office going forward. In response to the statement, Swartz’s girlfriend reportedly told the Boston Herald that she was sad to see Ortiz not “taking this moment to reflect on the role of proportionality and judgment in the pursuit of justice.” source
Carmen Ortiz has released a statement regarding the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz.
What’s your take on this? Ortiz, BTW, was the lead prosecutor in Swartz’s case.