May 18 2008
MySpace Mom, Lori Drew, Indicted!
Lori Drew, has been indicted by a Los Angeles Federal Grand Jury, on one count of conspiracy and three counts of accessing protected computers without authorization to obtain information to inflict emotional distress.
Each counts carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
Drew, 49, was involved in a sad and disturbing cyberbullying “hoax” on MySpace several years ago, which targeted neighbor Megan Meier, who was 13. Drew and two others, allegedly created a fictitious male suitor and began corresponding with Megan on MySpace until the relationship turned nasty. The three allegedly wanted to find out what Megan was saying about Drew’s daughter (one of the three people involved in the fictitious MySpace account). Megan committed suicide just days before her 14th birthday.
Megans tragic story sparked international news coverage due in part, that an adult was involved in this “hoax”. No charges were filed against Drew or any other participants.
Arraignment will occur in Missouri, and will reportedly move to Los Angeles for the actual trail.
Cyberbullying is a not a joke. It is a problem that is growing rapidly, around the world. Hopefully, due to this indictment, cyberbullying will no longer be tolerated in America as other countries have taken a zero-tolerance stance.
Tina Meier, Megan’s mom, life will never be the same. Tina, a nationally known speaker, has become an electronic and bullying advocate. Her courage and determination speaks volumes.
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