Feds want 3-year term for Mo. mom in MySpace hoax

LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors say a Missouri mother should serve three years in prison for her role in a MySpace hoax on a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide. The government outlined its position in court documents filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. Court documents filed by Lori Drew's attorneys say probation officials have recommended a year of probation and $5,000 fine.

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Lawyer: Probation recommended in MySpace hoax case

LOS ANGELES — A defense lawyer says officials have recommended probation and a $5,000 fine for a Missouri woman involved in a MySpace hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. Attorney Dean Steward said Monday that the punishment for Lori Drew was outlined in a presentencing report filed by probation officials. The length of the recommended probation wasn't specified.

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