Recent Posts in Cyber Crimes Category
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported in the December 28, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the Town of South Hadley, Massachusetts and its school department has settled a civil lawsuit with Phoebe Prince’s family. ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Erika Niedowski in the Boston Globe, a Judge issued a decision in a high-profile cyberstalking case. The defendant was a member of the teacher's union and the victim a former state ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Michael McKinney in the September 1, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a District Court Judge will soon render his decision in a cyber-stalking case. The defendant is accused of ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported in the August 16, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, Narragansett Police arrested a man for multiple counts of sexual assault. The man is charged with three (3) counts of first degree ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Eric Tucker and Thomas Watkins in the August 10, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the "dark side" of social media has become more apparent in recent months. Police ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
The Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a new bill involving cyberbullying . Cyberbullying is defined as when the Internet, cell phone or other devices are used to send or post texts or ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Philip Marcelo and Randal Edgar in the July 14, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a new bill involving minors and sexting . The new bill ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with Judge Houlihan and Attorney Kimberly Petta, the Rhode Island Law Day program at the Newport County Superior Court. The Rhode Island Law Day ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the April 12, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a New Jersey man was arrested on charges of distribution of child pornography , using the Internet to entice a ...
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Posted on Mar 30, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the March 30, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Providence man has been charged with possession of child pornography , extortion and indecent ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Gina Macris in the March 18, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) bills have been introduced in the General Assembly, which address cyberbullying and sexting . The ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported in both the January 21, 2011 and 24, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket woman and her children were injured in a car accident. The woman and her children were walking in ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2011 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the January 19, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Smithfield high school student has been accused of cyber bullying/cyber stalking. The student allegedly ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Linda Borg in the October 27, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, local area schools are tackling the issue of bullying, both in-school bullying and cyberbullying. A state-wide ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Geoff Mulvihill and Samantha Henry in the October 1, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, an eighteen (18) year old college freshmen committed suicide last week. The teenager killed ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Charles Wilson in the August 15, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, the law is continuing to develop in light of new technology. A new crime called "sextortion" has emerged, an ...
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Posted on May 17, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Talia Buford in the May 11, 2010 Providence Journal, sexting was the reason behind the fight between mother and daughter. The fight escalated to the point where the 14 year old daughter ...
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Posted on May 5, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with Judge Hastings, Judge Houlihan, Attorney Kimberly Petta and Trooper Yelle the Rhode Island Law Day program at the Newport County Superior ...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010 By Robert Humphrey
As reported by Talia Buford in the March 2, 2010 Providence Journal, a bill has been introduced at the General Assembly to protect minors engaged in "sexting." Under current Rhode Island law, minors ...
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