Benji Conyers
2008-05-23 10:06:08
The problems is that the feds want to muscle in on this prosecution to show that they are “doing something”. It seems that there is no appropriate federal law for this type of case.
The better approach may be to look to state law, and to ignore the Internet aspects involved. If state law does not have a remedy for extreme psychological cruelty in such circumstances, then perhaps state law should be changed.
As regards civil remedies, Lori Drew has no real defense to an action for punitive damages, for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
