Swartz could easily mess around with this stock with his millions and potentially make a lot "more" money but I don't think he would because of the reasons you mentioned - he's a bit too close to the company. He would be an easy target for the SEC.
Could be shorts covering today or some itchy trigger fingers started some momentum - we'll probably find out tomorrow.
If it's any consolation, I think people bought on your error because they recognize that you're a man of integrity. Yesterday, the infamous Anlyst on RB posted that there would be a $15 buy-out of Patriot and the SP didn't move LOL!