Saturday, December 18, 2010

Cyberstalking

http://www.uticaod.com/topstories/x1499832246/Utican-Jason-Fiume-in-Maine-court-for-cyberstalking-his-wife

  This article is about Jason Fiume, a 27 year old from Utica, who cyber stalked his wife. He constantly called her, sent her sixty messages on Facebook over twelve days, and text messages. His wife, Megan Fiume was forced to flee to her parents' home in Maine, change her email address, and her phone number. Jason Fiume was charged in 2009 with third-degree assault after authorities claimed that he attacked his wife. When he was released from jail in June, 2010, his wife received over 100 electronic messages from him in one day. Jason Fiume has pleaded not guilty to these charges, and his trial will take place in February.
  I believe that this issue, and issues like it are important because the Internet allows us to find people much easier than without. People set on finding a specific person can check Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Google; anything they need to find information about someone. Unlike this story, many may not even know that they are being stalked. Sometimes, cyberstalking can even lead to death. This is such an important matter because it is incredibly dangerous, and difficult to prevent.
  I want to know how the government is planning to stop cyberstalking. Fortunately, there are things being done, such as privacy blocks on Facebook. I also want to know if there are support groups or protection programs for victims of cyberstalking.

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