What pathology stirred Lori Drew--a mother herself-- to assume an identity to target and methodically "break" fragile Megan Meier?
We will soon find out.
Drew was charged with one count of conspiracy and three counts of fraudulently gaining access to someone else's computer. Each count carries a penalty of four to five years in prison, meaning Drew could face up to twenty years. Drew will be arraigned in St. Louis and tried in Los Angeles.Interesting. Isn't fraudulent access exactly how law enforcement gains access to conduct online sting operations? Isn't conspiracy exactly what is going on through the enlistment of online sleuths such as Perverted Justice, those who pretend to be someone other than themselves, all in the name of protecting the children?
The charge of fraudulently gaining access to someone else's computer has previously been used in cases of computer hacking. This is the first time it has been used in the context of cyber-bullying.
Perhaps Drew can use the Online Predation in Reverse Defense. I was just protecting my child.
Lori Drew--mother, neighbor, friend of the family--who befriended the 13-year-old as "Josh Evans"--created a fictional profile on MySpace, sought out Megan, established an emotional relationship with full premeditated intent to determine if the young girl had spoken unkindly about her daughter.
Stay tuned.
"When the nonexistent find a way to use power over people, that's where the great divide comes into play."
--Smashed Frog, Megan Meier, Victimized
11/29/2007
"When the nonexistent find a way to use power over people, that's where the great divide comes into play."
--Smashed Frog, Megan Meier, Victimized
11/29/2007
