Police Haven't Found Any Crime in Rodemeyer Bullying

[William769]

So far police haven't found anything about the bullying that Jamey Rodemeyer experienced that rises to the level of a crime.

Amherst Police Chief John C. Askey told the Buffalo Newson Wednesday that the investigation continues but that nothing found so far could be called "unlawful behavior." He also disclosed that the school district had documented only one case of harassment against Rodemeyer over the course of his time there, reports the Buffalo News.

The chief didn't say anything about the case except that it happened during seventh grade and that disciplinary action had been taken.

Police are increasingly focusing their investigation on whether the bullying had crossed the line into criminal and driven Rodemeyer to commit suicide in September. The Buffalo News reports that his computer and cell phone are being looked at by the Erie County Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory.

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/10/06/Police_Find_Nothing_Criminal_About_Rodemeyer_Bullying/

[xchrom]

1. I'm skeptical the police will all the sun that needs to be let in -- in.

That's if my skepticism that no 'crime' has been committed over ridden.

[stevenleser]

2. I think stalking laws should be amended to encompass bullying behavior, if they dont already

If someone tells you to stop communicating and interacting with them, and you do not stop, then you are exhibiting stalking behavior.

I like how strong the penalties are for stalking and those should apply to these bullies.