MySpace 18 Months Later

Posted by Barbara Pytel Apr 18, 2008

The world was stunned to learn of Megan's suicide in October of 2006 in St. Louis, MO after it was revealed that she was duped by a fraudulent MySpace account that involved an adult neighbor in the on-line harassment.

Since that time, many communities have passed laws against online harassment demanding a punishment for those that prey on others in this manner.

The girl who participated in the hoax? Ashley Grills was recently on "Good Morning America" and stated that she was so distraught after Megan's death that she tried to commit suicide herself. The Grills family now has an unlisted telephone number and doors are not opened to media.

And, what about the adult that thought this was a great idea? Lori Drew has hired an attorney and is awaiting to see if federal prosecutors will file charges against her. Thom Mrozek, speaking for the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles, states that he may not comment. Meanwhile, Ashley Grills has been given immunity to testify against Drew.

Source: msnbc

Read previous articles on Educational Issues.