cyberbullying

Clarkstown Parents Seek Police Help Investigating Online Threats

On the attack against cyberbullying, concerned parents in Clarkstown have been calling police and school officials after some recent anonymous online postings.

2013/04/18

National Anti-Bullying Measure Named For Tyler Clementi Introduced In House And Senate

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act would require all colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to have in place anti-harassment policies.

2013/02/10

Manchester Regional High School (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Police Investigate Alleged Cyberbullying Attack Against NJ Students

Students said postings on the photo sharing network Instagram showed pictures of female classmates with hurtful and mean-spirited captions.

2013/02/06

Talking To Your Kids About Bullying

Being the victim of a relentless bully can be a distraction and even a danger to kids. As a parent, it is important to recognize the signs of bullying, know how to talk to your children about bullies and establish an appropriate reaction to a bully situation.

2012/08/01

Tyler Clementi’s Parents Visit Rutgers For First Time Since Son’s Suicide

Joseph Clementi says his family is on a mission to not only raise awareness of cyber-bullying, but to encourage students to be more responsible in their personal and digital lives.

2011/11/14

Tyler Clementi (credit: Handout), Dharun Ravi (credit: Julio Cortez/AP)

Dharun Ravi Rejects Plea Deal In Rutgers Spycam Case; February Trial Date Set

Ravi faces 15 charges, including bias intimidation and invasion of privacy, for the September 2010 incident. Those charges could land Ravi in prison for 10 years, if convicted.

2011/10/20

New York Lawmakers Propose Bill Making ‘Bullycide’ A Felony

State Sen. Jeffrey Klein is proposing statewide legislation to expand second-degree manslaughter to include “bullycide.” The crime would be considered a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

2011/09/26

Judge Refuses To Dismiss Charges In Rutgers Suicide Case

Dharun Ravi is accused of remotely activating his webcam to spy on a same-sex encounter between his roommate Tyler Clementi and another man.

2011/09/09

Lawyers For Former Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Want Hate Crime Charge Dropped

Dharun Ravi is accused of remotely activating his webcam to spy on a same-sex encounter between his roommate Tyler Clementi and another man.

2011/07/26

Not Guilty Plea Entered For Dharun Ravi In Rutgers Suicide Case

Dharun Ravi remained silent during his arraignment in a Middlesex County courtroom on Monday. The 19-year old is accused of remotely activating his webcam in September to spy on a same-sex encounter involving his roommate inside their dorm room.

2011/05/23

Singer Justin Bieber sits courtside during the game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Charges To Be Dropped In Bieber Mall Incident

Teen pop singer Justin Bieber has agreed to record a public service announcement on cyberbullying in order to resolve misdemeanor charges filed against one of his managers and a record executive after a frenzy at a Long Island mall.

2011/05/07