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Former Rutgers student freed after serving time for bullying convictionupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 10:18:00

The former Rutgers University student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate was released from jail Tuesday after serving his sentence, a jail official said.

Stunning sentence in Rutgers trialupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 09:34:00

Dharun Ravi was sentenced for 30-days in jail for bullying gay roommate. Paul Callan says it's a 'shoplifting sentence.'

Official: Convicted former Rutgers student won't be deportedupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 09:34:00

The former Rutgers University student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate -- who later committed suicide -- will not be deported back to his native India, a U.S. immigration spokesman said Monday.

Ex-Rutgers student appeals bullying convictionupdated: Mon Jun 11 2012 17:10:00

The lawyer for Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student found guilty of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, has filed a notice of appeal, a court official said.

Dharun Ravi: accepts "responsibility"updated: Thu May 31 2012 07:51:00

In Tuesday's front lines, Fmr. Rutgers student, Dharun Ravi apologizes for spying on student who committed suicide.

Ex-Rutgers student convicted of bullying gay roommate starts jail termupdated: Thu May 31 2012 07:51:00

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who was found guilty of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, heads to jail Thursday to begin a 30-day term.

Ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi appears in court, one day before jail term updated: Wed May 30 2012 15:44:00

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation, appeared in court Wednesday, one day after he apologized for spying on his roommate with a webcam.

Dharun Ravi apologizes for 'childish choices,' plans to head to jail updated: Tue May 29 2012 18:32:00

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation by use of a hidden webcam, apologized for his behavior and said he plans to submit to his impending jail sentence on Thursday.

Prosecutors to appeal 30-day sentence in Rutgers gay bullying caseupdated: Mon May 21 2012 19:46:00

Prosecutors will appeal a 30-day jail sentence handed down Monday against Dharun Ravi, the ex-Rutgers student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Judge reads Ravi sentence, mother weepsupdated: Mon May 21 2012 19:46:00

Dharun Ravi has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for spying on Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi.

Bullying case calls for smarter sentence than 10 years in prisonupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 10:39:00

The mixed reaction to the conviction of a New Jersey college student of a hate crime, after he spied on his gay roommate while he was having sex, has revealed an interesting generational split in the gay community.

Important moments in Rutgers spying caseupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:08:00

A former Rutgers student accused of spying on his roommate was found guilty. CNN's Miguel Marquez looks at the trial.

Ex-Rutgers student denies intimidating roommate who committed suicideupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:08:00

A former Rutgers University student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate says he was not bullying his roommate and he doesn't hate gay people.

Lessons from Rutgers on privacy and hate speechupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 09:37:00

A few minutes of what was considered online fun, and one person is dead. Another is convicted of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation.

Rutgers student guilty of hate crimeupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 06:00:00

A former Rutgers University student has been found guilty of intimidating his roommate based on his sexual orientation.

Rutgers spying verdict won't end bullyingupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 06:00:00

Dharun Ravi was an immature college kid who invaded his roommate's privacy. In New Jersey, that makes him a convicted felon who faces up to 10 years in prison. Locking up Ravi ultimately won't do much to stop bullying or fight homophobia.

Guilty verdict in Rutgers webcam spying case updated: Sat Mar 17 2012 13:21:00

A former Rutgers University student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate by use of a hidden webcam was found guilty Friday of all counts -- including invasion of privacy and the more severe charges of bias intimidation -- in a case that thrust cyberbullying into the national spotlight.

Jury to begin deliberations in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 12:34:00

Jury begins deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Closing arguments in Rutgers trialupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 12:34:00

The defense and prosecution provide closing statements in the Rutgers roommate-spying trial.

Closing arguments completed in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Tue Mar 13 2012 19:10:00

The defense and prosecution wrapped up their closing arguments Tuesday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Defense rests case in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 16:33:00

Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Witnesses: Rutgers student didn't display anti-gay beliefs updated: Fri Mar 09 2012 16:21:00

Witnesses in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man testified Friday they never heard the defendant make derogatory remarks about gay people.

Dharun Ravi sent Clementi messages on night of suicideupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 09:02:00

Former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi apparently tried to make amends with his estranged roommate Tyler Clementi after allegedly using a webcam to spy on Clementi's sexual encounter with another man, according to text messages revealed in court Wednesday. Clementi committed suicide soon after the texts were sent.

Man touted 'viewing party' of secret footage before Rutgers student's suicideupdated: Tue Mar 06 2012 05:25:00

In text messages, a former Rutgers University student touted that "people are having a viewing party" to watch what he expected would be surreptitious webcam footage of his roommate being intimate with another man, according to testimony Monday.

'M.B.' testifies in Rutgers trialupdated: Tue Mar 06 2012 05:25:00

In Session's Jean Casarez was in the courtroom for M.B.'s testimony.

Witness: Web cam seen aimed at bed in cyberbullying case updated: Fri Mar 02 2012 15:58:00

The man Tyler Clementi was intimate with just days before he committed suicide took the stand Friday, telling jurors that he had noticed a web camera aimed at Clementi's bed.

Witness: Ravi was 'uncomfortable' with gay roommateupdated: Thu Mar 01 2012 16:28:00

Dharun Ravi "appeared uncomfortable" with having Tyler Clementi, who he suspected was gay, as a roommate, an ultimate frisbee teammate testified Thursday in a case that accuses the former Rutgers University student of spying.

Mystery witness' attorney talks Rutgersupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 12:24:00

The attorney of Tyler Clementi's love interest, only identified by initials M.B., speaks with InSession.

Key witness may testify in Rutgers cyberbullying trialupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 12:24:00

The man with whom Tyler Clementi had a sexual encounter is soon expected to take the stand in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on Clementi.

Student in Rutgers cyberbullying trial: 'Overwhelmed' by aftermathupdated: Tue Feb 28 2012 22:56:00

A second student charged in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man took the stand again on Tuesday, saying she felt "sad" and "overwhelmed" in the wake of the incident.

Trial gets under way for Rutgers student accused of bullying updated: Fri Feb 24 2012 20:49:00

A former Rutgers University student went on trial Friday in New Jersey on hate crimes charges and other counts for allegedly using a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Opening statements set for Rutgers student accused in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 05:28:00

Opening statements are scheduled for Friday in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a webcam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Parents of suicide victim speak upupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 05:28:00

Parents of a Rutgers student who killed himself after pictures of him kissing another man were published want justice.

Pretrial hearing set for Rutgers student accused in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Jan 20 2012 05:32:00

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Friday in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a web cam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Rutgers student's suicide reverberates 15 months laterupdated: Mon Dec 12 2011 20:07:00

Nearly 15 months after their son threw himself into the Hudson River from the George Washington Bridge, the parents of Tyler Clementi are waiting for justice and hoping for someone to say they're sorry.

Rutgers student rejects plea deal in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Dec 09 2011 11:20:00

A former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a web cam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man has turned down a plea deal that would have allowed him to avoid jail time.

People.com: Tyler Clementi Case: Charges Against Dharun Ravi Will Not Be Dismissedupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 16:51:00

A judge ordered the prosecution to turn over evidence to the defense team

People.com: Tyler Clementi Case: Prosecutors Deride Dharun Ravi's Apologyupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 21:49:00

Dharun Ravi, charged with bias and intimidation, was not sincerely sorry, court papers allege

People.com: Tyler Clementi's Final Daysupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 18:29:00

Court documents show the events leading up the to the Rutgers student's Sept. 22 suicide

People.com: Defendant in Tyler Clementi Case Seeks Dismissal of Chargesupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 12:29:00

An attorney argues text messages show Dharun Ravi had no anti-gay feelings toward Tyler Clementi

Roommate of Rutgers student who committed suicide pleads not guiltyupdated: Mon May 23 2011 16:20:00

Defense attorneys entered a not guilty plea Monday for the roommate of the Rutgers University student who committed suicide following a candid online broadcast of his sexual encounter with another man, prosecutors say.

Former student accepts deal in Rutgers suicide caseupdated: Fri May 06 2011 16:12:00

A former Rutgers University student who allegedly watched a web video secretly taken of a male student's sexual encounter with another man has been admitted to a pretrial intervention program.

Roommate indicted in Rutgers University suicide caseupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 12:49:00

The roommate of the Rutgers University freshman who killed himself after his sexual encounter with another man was broadcast online was indicted Wednesday on privacy and bias charges, the prosecutor of Middlesex County in New Jersey announced.

Roommate charged in Rutgers suicideupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 12:49:00

The roommate of a Rutgers student who killed himself after his sexual encounter was broadcast online is indicted.

People.com: Roommate Indicted in Rutgers Suicide Caseupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 18:12:00

Dharun Ravi is charged on 15 counts related to the suicide death of Tyler Clementi

People.com: Rutgers Suspects Aren't Bad - Just Made a Bad Mistake, Pals Sayupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 13:08:00

Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei "didn't think about the consequences" of their actions in bullying case, says a friend

People.com: Message Board Community Pays Tribute to Rutgers Studentupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 06:36:00

Before his suicide, Tyler Clementi often offered advice to others on a gay message board he frequented

Rutgers holds vigil for student who committed suicideupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 11:00:00

Rutgers University held an emotional vigil Sunday evening as the campus grapples with the suicide of a student whose sexual encounter with another man was broadcast online.

The internet and cyber bullyingupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 09:27:00

Internet safety experts talk about cyber bully prevention in the wake of Tyler Clementi's death.

Rutgers president to meet with gay community after student's suicideupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 09:27:00

Rutgers University's president pledged Friday to meet with members of the school's gay community amid furor over a student's suicide after video of his sexual encounter with another man was posted online.

Sex spying linked to apparent suicide?updated: Fri Oct 01 2010 22:02:00

CNN's Kiran Chetry talks to a panel about the death of a college student allegedly linked to a taped sexual encounter.

Prosecutor: Bias charges may come in webcast of sexual encounterupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 22:02:00

New Jersey prosecutors said Thursday they are determining whether additional charges, including bias, may be brought against two Rutgers University students accused of invading the privacy of fellow student Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after his sexual encounter with another man was streamed online.

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