Prosecutor gives emotional defense in hacker case Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 1:10 pm, Thursday, January 17, 2013 BOSTON (AP) — A top federal prosecutor who has been sharply criticized following the suicide of Internet freedom activist Aaron Swartz appeared to fight back tears as she defended her office's handling of a hacking case against him. Ortiz has been blasted online by Swartz's supporters, who believe her office was ... Read More