Wow. We don’t condone cheating, which this girl is apparently guilty of, but wow. Uncool as she is for doing that, the way she was exposed may be worse. Apparently, she was seeing two guys at once and one found out. Upset, he decided to call the other guy, to inform him what was up with “their” girlfriend. Understandable … but then it got a little weird. Cheating Girl Caught By Both Guys The two of them surprised her, confronted her on video in humiliating fashion, then shamed her for it. Repeatedly. Specifically, they called her a slut. A lot. The repeated, harsh name-calling combined with the fact that this was a premeditated confrontation that they shared on the web? Questionable move, guys. This was no heat of the moment thing. The desire for payback after being humiliated themselves, not to mention possibly heartbroken, can be understood. But does that condone their actions? You tell us: Did they go too far? Yes. That was cruel and over the top, no matter what she did. No. She had it coming if she was two-timing those guys! View Poll »
Anonymous has turned its attention to Maryville, Mo., where a small-town rape scandal isn’t resulting in the justice they feel a teenage girl deserves. Anonymous Vows Action in Daisy Coleman Rape Case “There’s a multitude of anons and angry people planning a course of action as we speak for Maryville,” said Deric Lostutter, aka RealKYAnonymous. If the Maryville authorities won’t “do their jobs,” the hacktivist’s boldly declares on behalf of one young victim, “we will have to stand for them.” “We demand an immediate investigation into the handling by local authorities of Daisy’s case,” his statement reads, referring to Daisy Coleman. Just 14 at the time, she was drunk when high school football player Matthew Barnett, then 17, allegedly sexually assaulted her last year at a house party. Lostutter, who played instrumental role in Anonymous’ crusade in the much-publicized Steubenville rape case , added, “We are watching. Always.” The saga began in January, when Barnett told police he had sex with Coleman, whom witnesses described as incoherent, local station KCUR writes. Barnett said the sex was consensual, but Coleman’s blood-alcohol level was measured at 0.13 seven hours after she had reportedly had her last drink. Coleman was then reportedly abandoned in the front yard of her home, where she passed out for three hours in sub-freezing winter temperatures. After Coleman’s mother found her and called 911, the girl was brought to St. Francis Hospital, where doctors discovered vaginal tears, reports indicate. Barnett was initially charged with felony sexual assault, but that charge was later dropped by Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice, who cited a “lack of proof.” Coleman was subsequently bullied at school, and her mother lost her job, prompting the family to move to a new town 40 miles away for a fresh start. Still, Coleman is reportedly scarred by what happened: She has attempted suicide and spent three months living at a home for troubled teens. Anonymous got involved after The Kansas City Star published a 4,000-word report on how Barnett and a friend had sex with two underage girls. The report, which stemmed from seven months of investigating, shot to the top of Reddit on Sunday, where readers across the country weighed in. Lostutter, who is under federal investigation for his alleged role in hacking the Steubenville football team’s website, posted a call to action on Facebook. On Monday, YourAnonNews – one of the most influential Anonymous Twitter accounts – began publicizing the issue to the collective’s 1.1 million followers. Lostutter said Anonymous is planning protests and a “media storm” to publicize the issue. They are already pushing #OpMaryville and #Justice4Daisy. Last year, Anonymous obtained and published a small trove of photos, videos and messages that helped convict football players in a similar case in Steubenville, Ohio. Whether they are successful in achieving their stated goals in this case – and the lengths they will go to in order to do so – remains to be seen.
Instead of boarding the school bus as usual September 10, Rebecca Sedwick changed the name on her cell phone to “That Dead Girl” and sent a text to a friend. “I’m jumping and I can’t take it anymore,” the 12-year-old wrote, then proceeded to climb a tower at an abandoned cement plant and leap to her death. Rebecca Sedwick Commits Suicide After Cyber-Bullying Police believe Rebecca had been bullied for more than a year, and two girls, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with aggravated stalking as a result. Deputies arrested the girls and released them to their parents’ custody. The 14-year-old girl, whose name is being withheld, allegedly began taunting Rebecca Sedwck in the halls of Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland, Fla. The 14-year-old also started dating Rebecca’s former boyfriend. Rebecca was reportedly “terrorized” by as many as 15 girls on social media, receiving messages like “you should die” and “why don’t you go kill yourself?” According to police, the 14-year-old and the 12-year-old, whose name is also being withheld, stepped up the bullying. The Sherriff’s Office reports: “Several students corroborated stories of both girls bullying Sedwick … through name-calling, intimidation, threats to beat her up, and at least one physical fight.” Rebecca switched schools, but the bullying continued online. After Rebecca killed herself, one of the girls posted on Facebook, “yes, I believed Rebecca and she killed herself I don’t give a [expletive],” police say. “Words are hurtful,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. “They are as hurtful – and sometimes more hurtful – than sticks and stones. Ask Rebecca’s family.”
Amy Poehler offers more than hilarious Parks & Recreation quotes . The actress provides smart, sensible advice about how to respectfully but assertively confront bullies in school in the latest edition of Ask Amy. After receiving a letter from a fan who gets picked on for the way she dances and doesn’t like it, Poehler provides guidance via her web advice series. What follows is funny in typical Amy fashion, but it’s more than that. Behold, a three-minute crash course for kids on how to be polite, civil human beings. If only all kids – and adults for that matter – would take notice: Ask Amy Poehler – Bullying Advice
Rebecca Black is turning heads along with fellow singer Jon D. for an acoustic cover of Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” that hit YouTube on Friday (obviously). It doesn’t suck as hard as you’d think for a Rebecca Black song, either! Seriously, the harmonizing between Becks and Jon is rather beautiful at times (we’re not being sarcastic), making Miley’s risque hit almost melodious: Rebecca Black – We Can’t Stop (Acoustic Miley Cyrus Cover) If you’ve seen the Miley Cyrus “We Can’t Stop” music video , you know it’s all about Twerking , strip clubs, cocaine, getting it in … any taboo you can think of. Black, 16, clearly modified the lyrics to make it more of a PG version. If nothing else, you’ve got to hand it to Rebecca for perseverance. Given the bullying she endured over “Friday,” it’s amazing she’s still producing music. Much-improved music, no less. Don’t you agree?
America’s Got Talent has not lacked for drama early in Season 9. Travis Pratt proposed to his girlfriend on stage. Paul Thomas Mitchell made like John Mayer and then broke down in front of the judges. Anna Christine was simply awesome. And then last night Jonathan Allen came out, announced that his parents kicked him out on his 18th birthday for being gay, and then stunned with the following audition: Jonathan Allen America’s Got Talent Audition Crowed Howie Mandel: “You seem like a good person, and you have a dream, and a talent, and your own family disowned you, but with your talent, this show has become your family, and we’d like to say ‘welcome home.’ We love you, we accept you, and we are so proud that you came here.” Amen, Howie. Amen.
Paris Jackson is stable following her recent suicide attempt, and her condition is improving, but she’s still dealing with some pretty heavy issues emotionally. Chief among them? She never properly grieved or emotionally processed Michael Jackson’s 2009 death, sources connected with the Jackson family say. Currently in treatment at UCLA Medical Center, Paris has felt the impact of bullying on social media and websites, and has let it “really get to her.” She does not have access to her phone or the Internet, so the problem is on the back burner for now, however it’s only a matter of time until it returns. Paris, one source says, is a “rebel” who almost got expelled from her private school after punching a student who “talked smack about her father.” Her mother and potential new legal guardian Debbie Rowe is said to have expressed deep concern about some friends Paris has been hanging with. Rowe believes some of Paris’ peers are bad influences, and while it’s not specifically clear why, the 15-year-old is clearly having an identity crisis . Moreover, doctors feel Paris has not really gone through the grieving process over her dad’s death, and turmoil has built up internally for four years. When Paris gets out of UCLA, she and Debbie Rowe are going away together for 6-8 weeks so she can get better – far from the pressures of L.A. We’re not psychologists, but that sounds like that can only help. Should mom Debbie be Paris’ full-time guardian? Yes. It sounds like she needs her mom! No! I don’t trust that woman! View Poll »
