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==Investigation== |
==Investigation== |
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In April 2013, three sixteen-year-old boys were arrested in northern California on suspicion of [[sexual battery]] to Pott.<ref name=dailymail /> Pott's parents also filed a lawsuit against the three teenagers, and in July 2013 they added a fifteen-year-old girl as a defendant in the suit, alleging she was present during the assault and later lied about it to help cover it up.<ref>http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_23742459/saratoga-teen-girl-defendant-added-suit-girls-suicide </ref> |
In April 2013, three sixteen-year-old boys were arrested in northern California on suspicion of [[sexual battery]] to Pott.<ref name=dailymail /> Pott's parents also filed a lawsuit against the three teenagers, and in July 2013 they added a fifteen-year-old girl as a defendant in the suit, alleging she was present during the assault and later lied about it to help cover it up.<ref>http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_23742459/saratoga-teen-girl-defendant-added-suit-girls-suicide </ref> |
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==Criminal Court Case== |
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The three teenage boys each admitted in Juvenile Court to sexual assault and possessing photos of the Audrie Pott, both felonies. Two of the three boys received 30days sentences to be served on weekends. The other boy was sentenced to 45 consecutive days. |
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Because of their ages; the three teens have not been publically identified. <ref> http://www.cbsnews.com/news/reports-3-teens-admit-assaulting-norcal-girl-who-later-killed-herself/</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 19:25, 16 January 2014
| Location | California, U.S. |
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| Cause | Hanging[1] |
Audrie Pott, sometimes called Audrey Pott in the media, a 15-year-old student attending Saratoga High School, California, committed suicide by hanging on September 12, 2012. She had been allegedly sexually assaulted by three teenage boys at a party eight days earlier and pictures of the assault were posted online with accompanying bullying.[1]
Pott's suicide and the circumstances surrounding it have been compared to the suicide of Rehtaeh Parsons, a young woman in Canada, appearing to show highly similar characteristics. New laws are being considered as a result of these events.[2][3]
Background
In early September 2012, Pott reportedly went to party with about 10 other teenagers who were allegedly drunk.[4] It is alleged that three or more of these teenagers raped Pott. During the alleged assault, photographs were taken and distributed via social network and SMS. In the following days, Pott reported being bullied by those who saw the photographs. On September 12, 2012, Pott killed herself by hanging.
Investigation
In April 2013, three sixteen-year-old boys were arrested in northern California on suspicion of sexual battery to Pott.[1] Pott's parents also filed a lawsuit against the three teenagers, and in July 2013 they added a fifteen-year-old girl as a defendant in the suit, alleging she was present during the assault and later lied about it to help cover it up.[5]
Criminal Court Case
The three teenage boys each admitted in Juvenile Court to sexual assault and possessing photos of the Audrie Pott, both felonies. Two of the three boys received 30days sentences to be served on weekends. The other boy was sentenced to 45 consecutive days. Because of their ages; the three teens have not been publically identified. [6]
See also
- Cyberstalking legislation
- Harassment by computer
- Steubenville High School rape case
- Torrington High School rape case
References
- ^ a b c "Three 16-year-old boys are charged in ANOTHER tragic web 'sexual assault' suicide: Teens arrested after girl, 15 killed herself when they 'posted photos of her ordeal online'". Daily Mail. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "U.S. teen's death eerily similar to Rehtaeh Parsons's story - Nova Scotia - CBC News". CBC News. 12 April 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
The case involving three U.S. teens arrested for sexual battery last week against a 15-year-old girl from California who took her own life is eerily similar to the tragedy involving Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons, says attorney Robert Allard.
- ^ "3 U.S. teens arrested for sexual battery after girl's suicide - World - CBC News". CBC News. 12 April 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
In Canada, authorities said they are looking further into the case of a 17-year-old girl who killed herself Sunday after an alleged rape and months of bullying. A photo said to be of the 2011 assault of Rehtaeh Parsons was shared online. She was 15 at the time.
- ^ "Audrie Pott Suicide: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_23742459/saratoga-teen-girl-defendant-added-suit-girls-suicide
- ^ http://www.cbsnews.com/news/reports-3-teens-admit-assaulting-norcal-girl-who-later-killed-herself/