Cyber bullying conviction

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In a historic first a cyber bullying case has resulted in conviction and a jail term for the female cyber bully. 18-year old Keeley Houghton used to bully Emily Moore for four years since they were in school together. This bullying sometimes extended to physical assault. The bullying then extended to the Internet when Keeley Houghton posted death threats on her Facebook page. "Keeley is going to murder the bitch. She is an actress. What a ******* liberty. Emily ****head Moore."


Daily Mail

Keeley Houghton (above) was sentenced to three months in a young offenders' institution after pleading guilty to harassment. She was also given a restraining order banning her from contacting Emily in person, via the internet or in any other manner for five years.