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"That is why in the discussions with his counsel about a resolution of the case this office sought an appropriate sentence that matched the alleged conduct – a sentence that we would recommend to the judge of six months in a low security setting....At no time did this office ever seek – or ever tell Mr. Swartz’s attorneys that it intended to seek – maximum penalties under the law."

Yeah, and you added another 9 felonies after he refused the felon label to help him out.



You know, to make it easier for him to take a decision. Such a nice gesture.




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