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MySpace Bully's Case Sets Risky Course: Experts

Site's obscure contract, which most ignore, is key to the case

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted May 16, 2008 2:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – A criminal indictment over MySpace bullying that led to a Missouri teen's suicide sets an unusual and perhaps dangerous legal precedent, experts say. Because her activities violated the site’s terms of use, Lori Drew faces charges of computer fraud and abuse related to the...   Read full story »

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