Do you have a link to the evidence?
My current understanding is that MIT didn't want Aaron to avoid jail.
Is that correct ?
See http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/01/15/humanity-deficit... for the article.
AS, for all of whatever it was good that he brought the world, was mentally ill. For whatever reason, he did not receive the help that is freely available in our society. (There was a lot more available before Reagan cut it to shreds, so he could pass on big bucks to his rich cronies, but I digress...)
THAT is the true tragedy here. Depression is a totally, totally fucked up brain function anomaly. People who have not experienced it are simply clueless and should STFU. The REST of you: get help. Get Help - Now!