Greg Risling

Judge in Internet hoax case that preceded Mo. girl's suicide considers dismissal motion

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A federal judge is considering a defense request to dismiss the case against a Missouri woman accused of sending cruel Internet messages to a 13-year-old girl who later committed suicide.

Did MySpace Mom Know Teen Was Suicidal?

Witness says Missouri mom accused in Myspace hoax case knew teenage victim was suicidal By GREG RISLING Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES November 21, 2008 (AP) A Missouri woman knew her 13-year-old neighbor was depressed and...

Judge in Internet hoax case eyes dismissal motion

This Sept. 4, 2008 file photo shows Lori Drew, a Missouri woman who allegedly perpetrated a MySpace hoax that drove her daughter's 13-year-old classmate to suicide, leaves court in Los Angeles. The case of U.S. vs. Lori Drew is...