MySpace Hoax Mom Sentencing

Internet Suicide Prosecutors seek prison for mom in MySpace hoax.

by Associated Press

Published: Mon, May 18, 2009 - 6:09 am CST Last Updated: Mon, May 18, 2009 - 6:11 am CST

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's sentencing day in a Los Angeles federal courtroom for the Missouri mother accused in a November trial of
scheming over the Internet to humiliate a neighbor child who later committed suicide.

The government wants Lori Drew sent to prison for three years for violating the terms of service of the MySpace social networking
site. They are also seeking to fine her as much as $300,000.

During the high-profile cyber-bullying trial, prosecutors argued Drew had violated MySpace rules by helping set up a phony profile
for a boy named "Josh Evans."

Prosecutors believe 13-year-old Megan Meier took her on life, in part, because the fake boy had flirted with her on the Web then
dumped her in a message saying the world would be better off without her.

Drew's attorney says prosecutors are the real bullies for going at Drew with a stiff sentence after losing a felony conviction on a
conspiracy charge.

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lillybell Says:

Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 10:17 am

I believe this Mom needs to be taught a lesson. Shame on her. I hope she gets the maximum allowed.

BamaBob Says:

Mon, May 18, 2009 at 8:49 am

This case is a fine example of why there are Terms & Conditions attached to such sites as WKRG.

http://www.wkrg.com/site/terms_and_conditions/

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