suicide via myspace (a story)

Link:

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24652422/

 

I imagine it's because the state declined to file charges after investigating.

 

I understand that, but I'm wondering if the Feds see this case as one to set a precedent. Maybe I'm looking for something not there.

 

I could be wrong, but I don't think they could find any state laws to apply here. There must be some federal law that makes this possible.

 

MySpace is based in Beverly Hills, so the grand jury is convening in Los Angeles.

 

Lori Drew was found guilty on three charges of cyberbullying. She could spend up to three years in jail.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/us/27myspace.html

 

To borrow a line from Law and Order, law hasn't caught up with technology. Three years in jail is not justice, but it is a start.

 

I'd be shocked is she spent any more than a few weeks if anything unless she has some prior criminal history. That's seems to me like a fair outcome.

 

“If you are going to attempt to annoy or go after a little girl and you’re going to use the Internet to do so,” he said, “this office and others across the country will hold you responsible.”

I don't know why, but the first part of this quote gave me chills. This was just a horrible thing to do to a 13-year-old girl.