Reported in the L.A. Times, a U.S. judge has overturned the verdict in the Megan Meier Myspace Suicide case that ended with Lori Drew being indicted on three counts of computer fraud last year. This ruling has been thrown out but will be confirmed later on today.
The case has been thrown out because the implications for everyday users on the Internet. According to the guilty verdict for Lori Drew, anyone who has filled in incorrect information for website registration can be charged and convicted for computer fraud.
It is likely that the current laws in the States will have to be redressed and re-examined to create something that can be enforced with regards to cyber-bullying as current laws do not allow for effective prosecution.
Source: ZDNet
Brett Venter
