3 of Jamey’s Bullies To Be Charged with Hate Crimes

[Ian David]

Just days after word spread that the bullies who had harassed and threatened Jamey Rodemeyer to death chanted “We’re glad you’re dead” during a dedication to him at the Williamsville High School’s homecoming dance, Amherst police have announced that they plan to charge at least three teens with hate crimes.

Thank. God.

Police said Thursday crimes may have been committed against Jamey while he was a student in the Williamsville school district.

The Amherst Police Department’s Special Victims Unit said it will determine whether to charge some students with harassment, cyber-harassment or hate crimes, ABC News reported.

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Meanwhile, President Obama is rumored to be crafting a Teflon-strength anti-bullying law that will make it absolutely clear that this sort of behavior is not only unacceptable, but illegal. Bullies, online of off, will face criminal charges for their culpability in the anguish and deaths of their victims.



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See also:

Attention Christians: THIS is How to Properly React to Jamey’s Suicide
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=214x305701

Jamey Rodemeyer’s Bullies Cheer ‘We’re Glad You’re Dead’ At Homecoming
http://unicornbooty.com/2011/09/jamey-rodemeyers-bullies-cheer-were-glad-youre-dead-at-homecoming

[hlthe2b]

1. Good...

However, with current laws, this may be a difficult prosecution. At least they will have to go through the public trial, regardless (and certainly, I hope for punishment).

Such a sweet boy. And his sister's poise has been amazing, given she, sadly, was the one to discover him. May some good come from all of this. RIP, Jamey

[HockeyMom]

2. Said it before, and will say it again

The OTHER KIDS need to take a stand and say, enough is enough. Do not be afraid. When YOU stand up and take a stand, another person will, and then another, and another. It really does take just one person to start a "movement".