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more about #meganmeier more comments → femme-bot: Well, the "court of public opinion" should be (hopefully) making her life a living hell. more » Hooplehead: Meh, it was expected. The entire world knows what a vile human being she is, Megan's name will be on landmark legislation....I guess it's the best we... more » Triana Orpheus: The courts may have been gentle on her, but karma will deal with her. She will not get off easy. more » lilyHaze: The (TV) lawyer in me knows this was the right thing to do. After all, while morally awful, there really shouldn't be laws against this. Some part of... more » Agumen: I can't wait until the law catches up with the internet age. At the moment, there are so many things you can do and say to a person online that would ... more » LilSpitfire: I still think it says something about her psyche when an adult women would go out of her way to harass and bully a 13 year old girl online irregardle... more » Jack_Burton: Make parents civilly liable for their children's misconduct. There's no reason to risk abridging the free speech of adults, when parents will not take... more » Newsgirl: My main concern with this law is that I'm afraid it will mostly come into play after a person has already committed suicide or something equally as te... more » Khuluna: I had plenty of encounters of cyberbullying starting from middle school up. It was bad enough IN SCHOOL that I never gave out my AIM name to classmate... more » Ms. Take: is anyone else a little peeved that the typical solution to address an offense is to pass a law prohibiting it? don't get me wrong. cyberbullying, a... more » victoriasauce: On the subject of bullying, my kids and I had an encounter with it this morning. I walk to the bus stop with my 4 year old sons and 6 your old daugh... more » Hooplehead: I'm happy that they are trying to do something. However, I think that the new law may be limited in its utility. My concern about this legislation i... more » SlayBelle: I feel very conflicted about the idea of actually legislating cyberbullying. Current life going-ons: MiniBelle and her BFF are having an issue with ... more » curiousgeorgiana: I think these "critics" need to actually read the proposed language of the law. It establishes a pretty high standard that will have be proven to con... more » judgingamy: I'm sure I'll get shat on for this, as it is blaming the victim, but if someone feels that with facebook there is no end to bullying after high school... more » -
#drewnoblood
MySpace Suicide Legal Battle Comes To A Close
Federal prosecutors have announced the end of the Lori Drew cyberbullying case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Krause has withdrawn the notice of appeal filed back in July, when Drew was acquitted of three misdemeanor counts for violating MySpace terms. [Wired] -
#eharm
Is Legislation The Way To Stop Cyberbullying?
The first federal cyberbullying law, the Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act, has made it to a House committee. But critics say the law would let prosecutors "harass the harasser," and the law raises the question: can laws really stop bullying?
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#drewnoblood
Prosecutors May Appeal Lori Drew Case
Federal prosecutors have filed a notice of appeal in the Lori Drew cyberbullying case, which means they may appeal a judge's ruling in July to throw out her case after a jury convicted her of three misdemeanor counts. [Wired] -
#cyberbullying
Woman Charged With Cyberbullying Girl On Craigslist
What's the matter with Missouri? Elizabeth Thrasher, 40, is the first person charged under the law passed after Megan Meier's death. She allegedly posted a picture/contact information her ex's girlfriend's daughter on Craiglist under "casual encounters." [St. Louis Post-Dispatch, AP] -
#breaking
Drew No Blood
Well, this about says it all...for now. "A federal judge on Thursday overturned guilty verdicts against Lori Drew, and issued a directed acquittal on the three misdemeanor charges" [in relation to her harassment of suicide victim Megan Meier]. [Wired] -
#drewnoblood
Lori Drew Sentencing Postponed; Judge Considers Case Dismissal
Yesterday afternoon, a federal judge postponed the sentencing of MySpace predator Lori Drew to July 2nd, saying he needs more time to decide if the Missouri mom's cyberbullying conviction should be overturned. More » -
#tryingtospeak
Lori Drew Might Have To Finally Listen To Her Victims (Or Not)
The prosecutors who successfully convicted Lori Drew under an anti-hacking law are arguing that the parents of Megan Meier should be allowed to give a victim impact statement at Drew's sentencing next week. [Wired] -
#drewnoblood
Crime & Punishment
After being convicted of three misdemeanors for the cyberbulling of Megan Meier, horrible person Lori Drew has been recommended to receive probation and a $5,000 fine. [Wired] -
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#meangirls
E-Venge Exploits Megan Meier Suicide
In a shockingly tasteless move, an independent production company, Rocklin Entertainment, has announced an upcoming film based on the Megan Meier case. It is titled E-Venge. More » -
#drewnoblood
Defense Wants Lori Drew Verdict Dumped
Lori Drew returns to court today for a hearing that will determine whether or not the guilty verdict will stand. More » -
#cyberbullies
No Felony For Lori Drew
A U.S. attorney has dropped felony charges against Lori Drew more than a month after she was convicted of harassing 13-year-old Megan Meier via MySpace. [UPI] -
#aftermegan
Cyberbullying: Criminal Or Merely Cruel?
Nicole Williams is one of the first people to be accused of harassment after a new Missouri anti-cyberbullying law was created after the death of Megan Meier. But should cyberbullying be prosecuted this way?
