Technology & Science
Oct. 6, 2008
Judge Sends Mixed Signals on MySpace Cyber-Bullying Case
Judge George Wu questions the criminal theory at the heart of the case, with lawyers expected to file briefs Monday.
By Gabe Friedman
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - In a little-noticed colloquy at the last hearing in the MySpace cyber-bullying case, the federal judge asked the prosecution a simple question: Why prosecute this particular woman?
In May, a federal grand jury in Los Angeles had charged Lori Drew with violating the MySpace terms of service by creating a fictional teenage boy. Prosecutors say she and others used the make-believe boy to feign roman...
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