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Bully Hit With Restraining Order Via Facebook

Aussie cops go online to reach man who harassed ex

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff | Suggested by Revenge_of_Mint

Posted Oct 20, 2010 4:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – When Australian police couldn't find a man who was harassing his ex-partner, they served him with a restraining order using the same medium he was bullying her in: Facebook. A police officer, with a court's approval, filmed himself reading the order and sent the video...   Read full story »

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