Cyberbullying bill approved

Submitted by markjohnson on August 10, 2009 - 8:32pm.
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The House late Monday gave final approval to a bill making cyberbullying a class 1 misdemeanor.

The bill makes it a crime to intimidiate or torment a minor over the internet, such as in an internet chat room, through an altered image posted on the internet or by signing a minor up for a pornographic web site.

Rep. Nick Mackey, a Mecklenburg Democrat and chief sponsor of the bill, said the internet allows a bully to follow the victim outside of school, even at home.

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Re: Cyberbullying bill approved

Submitted by PaulTerrell on August 11, 2009 - 2:19pm.

Isn't this the same Mackey that is in serious trouble with the NC State Bar and possible under criminal investigation?

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