Topic: Dharun Ravi
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Rutgers webcam case: Dharun Ravi publically apologizes
Ravi was convicted of bias intimidation last week and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. He will begin to serve his sentence on Thursday.
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Appeals likely in Rutgers webcam case
Dharun Ravi was sentenced yesterday, but both sides are likely to appeal.
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Hate crime redefined? Judge sees no hate in Rutgers webcam spy case
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days jail for using a webcam to spy on a gay college roommate. He could have received 10 years. But the judge said "I do not believe he hated Tyler Clementi."
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30 days for Dharun Ravi in Rutgers suicide case
The former student was convicted for his role in harassing Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after Ravi used a webcam to spy on him.
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Why Dharun Ravi got 30 days in jail in Rutgers webcam spying case (+video)
Dharun Ravi committed 'reprehensible' acts in setting up a webcam to spy on his Rutgers roommate's gay relationship, but they did not reach the level of a hate crime, the judge said.
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Dharun Ravi guilty of anti-gay hate crime in Rutgers spycam case
A jury finds ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi guilty of privacy invasion and bias intimidation – a hate crime – after exposing a gay roommate's sexual encounter via spycam. The message: Privacy rights count even in the social-media age.
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Rutgers spycam case heads to jury, hinges on 'bias intimidation'
The spycam case drew national attention because of the intersection of alleged discrimination against gays and the intrusion of social media. Dharun Ravi faces 15 criminal charges.
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Lawyer in Rutgers webcam case: Defendant just a kid
The roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide in September 2010, days after the alleged spying — drawing national attention to the challenges facing young gays and lesbians in society.
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Rutgers spy cam case: Dharun Ravi defense rests
Dharun Ravi faces 15 charges, but the most serious is 'bias intimidation.' Prosecutors in the Rutgers spy cam case must convince the jury that Dahrun Ravi acted out of hatred against gays. He faces up to 10 years of prison if convicted.
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Prosecution rests in Rutgers webcam spying trial
Dharun Ravi's lawyers are expected to present an investigator and several character witnesses starting Friday.
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At Rutgers spycam trial, a struggle to prove antigay motive, say analysts
Legal analysts tracking the Rutgers spycam trial of former student Dharun Ravi say prosecutors have had a hard time proving the most serious charge – that Ravi targeted his roommate because he was gay.
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Prosecution close to wrapping up Rutgers spycam case
A tech expert is expected to testify Tuesday in the Rutgers spycam case. Dharun Rav is a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate with a webcam.
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Rutgers spycam case opening arguments: cyberbully or boy who acted stupidly?
There appears to be no middle ground in the Rutgers spycam case. The prosecution says the defendant hated his roommate because he was gay. The defense says he is 'not homophobic' and never tried to harm him.
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Rutgers spycam case: why it's not open and shut
Dharun Ravi faces charges of, among other counts, invasion of privacy and witness and evidence tampering. The most serious charge – bias intimidation – could draw a 10-year sentence.
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Tyler Clementi case: Roommate rejects plea deal, parents launch foundation
The parents of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers student who committed suicide last year, talk about supporting young people who face bullying.
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Anti-bullying scorecard: Trial set in Rutgers case; N.J. law takes effect
Hate-crime trial is Feb. 21 for former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, in cyberspying case involving a gay roommate. Meanwhile, New Jersey schools work to put in place anti-bullying provisions of tough new law.
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Rutgers suicide: Victim's roommate is charged with hate crime
A former student is indicted on 15 counts, including invasion of privacy, in the Rutgers suicide case. He is alleged to have used a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.
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Report: One-third of US teens are victims of cyberbullying
The suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi has brought more attention to cyberbullying. A new study examines the scale of cyberbullying among US teens.
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Tyler Clementi suicide: Reaction is swift and widespread
But will Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi's suicide make any difference regarding cyber bullying? Will it change the way hate crime laws are applied to sexual orientation?
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Rutgers student death: Has Digital Age made students callous?
Some observers believe that today's media environment is desensitizing young people to the hurtful effects of their actions. The case of a Rutgers student death is renewing scrutiny of this issue.
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