Listen Up Parents & Schools:
Your Kids Can Be Guilty Of Slander & Hate Crimes
Decrees California Court
"Beat Bullying" Video By UK Celebs Below
Your Kids Can Be Guilty Of Slander & Hate Crimes
Decrees California Court
"Beat Bullying" Video By UK Celebs Below
Schools and parents beware. The freedom of the press does not apply to Johnny or Jane's "defamatory" remarks on the Internet to one of his or her friends. That is, if California courts have anything to do with it.
So the next time you think your son or daughter is free from any charges against them, think twice. School administration and officials, if you think turning your head the other way in matters of cyberbullying, may find your institution with a lawsuit. And, private school entry fees are no protection, either.
What's more, this recent ruling raises multiple questions about constitutes private and public information. According to Wired magazine: