House members look for ways to stop Internet bullying while surviving court scrutinySeptember 30th, 2009 House members seek ways to stop Internet bullyingWASHINGTON — House members struggled Wednesday for a way to stop Internet bullying of children without violating free speech. Bullying has always been mean-spirited, but a House Judiciary subcommittee was told that federal law does not make it a crime to engage in "cyberbullying" that becomes destructive to its young victims.
Judge finalizes dismissal of Web hoax chargesSeptember 1st, 2009 Judge finalizes dismissal of Web hoax chargesLOS ANGELES — A judge has finalized his decision to throw out convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in an Internet hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who committed suicide. U.S. District Judge George Wu said in his written ruling that the case was never a legal test of crimes involving "cyberbullying."
Prosecutors, who adopted that terminology early on, brought charges against Lori Drew under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Statute which does not involve cyberbullying, the judge said.
Mo. woman accused of cyberbullying after allegedly putting teen's e-mail in suggestive postAugust 18th, 2009 Woman charged with harassment over suggestive postST. PETERS, Mo. — A Missouri woman is accused of cyberbullying for allegedly posting photos and personal information of a teenage girl on the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist after an Internet argument.
Prosecutors to make case in killing of Kan. college student who led secret life as porn modelAugust 18th, 2009 Preliminary hearing in Kan. for porn model's deathEL DORADO, Kan.
Mo. woman charged with cyberbullying for allegedly putting teen's photo, e-mail on CraigslistAugust 18th, 2009 Mo. woman charged with cyberbullying on CraigslistST. PETERS, Mo. — A Missouri woman has been charged with cyberbullying for allegedly posting a teenage girl's photo and personal information on the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist.
Missouri mom who was put on trial in cyberbullying case can use the Internet again, judge saysAugust 6th, 2009 Mom tried in cyberbullying case can use Web againST. LOUIS — A Missouri mother who was tried on accusations she was involved in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide has been told she can use the Internet again.
Mo. governor unfreezes $1.5M in state funds for Tour of Missouri, says race should go onJuly 14th, 2009 Mo. governor says Tour of Missouri race to go onJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov.
Mo. tourism commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri support in face of potential funding cutJuly 11th, 2009 Mo. commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri supportJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri tourism officials and professional cycling teams are reaffirming support for the Tour of Missouri race in the face of budget cuts that could force its cancellation.
Missouri woman in MySpace cyberbullying case says she should never have been prosecutedJuly 3rd, 2009 Mom in MySpace case says it was properly dismissedLOS ANGELES — A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide. A federal judge said Thursday that he has tentatively thrown out Lori Drew's convictions, acquitting her of misdemeanor counts of accessing computers without authorization.
Federal judge tentatively acquits Missouri woman in MySpace cyberbulling caseJuly 2nd, 2009 Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace caseLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has tentatively thrown out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide. U.S. District Judge George Wu on Thursday said he was acquitting Lori Drew of misdemeanor counts of accessing computers without authorization but stressed the ruling was tentative until he issues it in writing.
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman asks for new trial in corruption caseJune 30th, 2009 Ex-Ala. Gov. Don Siegelman asks for new trialMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama Gov.
Former HealthSouth CEO Scrushy asks for new trial, citing selective prosecutionJune 27th, 2009 Scrushy asks judge for new trial in bribery caseMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy asked a judge to grant him a new trial Friday, saying he was a victim of selective prosecution when he was convicted of bribery in 2006.
Mo. board approves deal to move Chiefs training camp from Wis. to Missouri for 10 yearsJune 18th, 2009 Mo. board revises training camp deal for ChiefsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials have approved a deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs training camp back to Missouri for at least 10 years.
A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemJune 3rd, 2009 A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemMissouri had far and away the most meth lab busts and dump site discoveries in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Here are the top 10 states for the number of meth incidents:
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Judge shooting for spring 2010 corruption trial for ex-Ill Gov. BlagojevichJune 1st, 2009 Blagojevich could get spring 2010 trialCHICAGO — The federal judge presiding over ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption case is shooting for a trial in spring 2010.
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August 8th, 2009 at 12:21 am
My personal opinion about the whole thing is that she got off easy. My daughter has been the victim of these so called people who think that they are better than everyone else and believe that it is okay to harass young people, or as far as that goes anyone. NO ONE has the right to do what she did. She should have been put on trial for murder because that is what she did.
August 8th, 2009 at 2:29 am
That woman should have not seen freedom for a very long time.Just goes to show what kind of justice system we have.America is crazy.Think what u would have done if that had been ur daughter.This is why so many people take the law into their own hands,because of whimpy judges.