Internet Harassment Seen as Tough to Tackle

Missouri hopes to crack down on Internet harassment, but drafting legislation to fit the problem might be much tougher than first thought. A special task force began reviewing the topic in light of the Megan Meier tragedy. Megan was the St. Louis County teen-ager who...

Teen-Age Suicide Could Lead to a Change in Law

A teen-age suicide in St. Charles County drew national attention to a growing problem:  harassment via the Internet. A special task force hopes to give lawmakers guidelines on how to address the problem. The tragic case of 13-year-old Megan Meier of Dardenne...

State Lawmakers Plan to Tackle Internet Harassment

State lawmakers say they will tackle the difficult issue of Internet harassment during the upcoming session. An Internet Harassment Task Force formed by the governor has been listening to experts and reviewing suggestions for legislation. Sen. Scott Rupp...
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