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'''Audrie Pott'''—sometimes shown in media as '''Audrey Pott'''—a 15-year-old student attending ], ], committed ] by ] on 12 September 2012. Her death has been attributed to an alleged ] by a "boy she'd known since middle school"<ref name=cbs>{{cite web|last=Dahl|first=Julia|title=Audrie Pott, Rehtaeh Parsons suicides show sexual cyber-bulling is "pervasive" and "getting worse," expert says|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57579366-504083/audrie-pott-rehtaeh-parsons-suicides-show-sexual-cyber-bulling-is-pervasive-and-getting-worse-expert-says/|work=CBS News|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref> and pictures of the alleged assault being distributed online, leading to ]. | ||
| Pott's suicide and the circumstances surrounding it have been compared to the ], a young woman in Canada, appearing to show highly similar characteristics. New laws are being considered as a result of these events.<ref name="CBC-Pott">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/04/12/ns-rehteah-audrey-alleged-bullying-sex-assault.html|title=U.S. teen's death eerily similar to Rehtaeh Parsons's story - Nova Scotia - CBC News|date=12 April 2013|work=]|accessdate=12 April 2013|quote=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.}}</ref><ref name="CBC-Pott-2">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/04/12/us-teens-arrested-girl-suicide.html|title=3 U.S. teens arrested for sexual battery after girl's suicide - World - CBC News|date=12 April 2013|work=]|accessdate=13 April 2013|quote=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.}}</ref> | Pott's suicide and the circumstances surrounding it have been compared to the ], a young woman in Canada, appearing to show highly similar characteristics. New laws are being considered as a result of these events.<ref name="CBC-Pott">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/04/12/ns-rehteah-audrey-alleged-bullying-sex-assault.html|title=U.S. teen's death eerily similar to Rehtaeh Parsons's story - Nova Scotia - CBC News|date=12 April 2013|work=]|accessdate=12 April 2013|quote=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.}}</ref><ref name="CBC-Pott-2">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/04/12/us-teens-arrested-girl-suicide.html|title=3 U.S. teens arrested for sexual battery after girl's suicide - World - CBC News|date=12 April 2013|work=]|accessdate=13 April 2013|quote=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.}}</ref> | ||
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| Location | California, United States |
|---|---|
| Cause | Hanging |
| Suspects | Three 16 year old boys |
Audrie Pott—sometimes shown in media as Audrey Pott—a 15-year-old student attending Saratoga High School, California, committed suicide by hanging on 12 September 2012. Her death has been attributed to an alleged rape by a "boy she'd known since middle school" and pictures of the alleged assault being distributed online, leading to bullying.
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.
Background
In early September 2012, Pott reportedly went to party with about 10 other teenagers who were allegedly drunk. It is alleged that one or more of these teenagers raped Pott. During the alleged assault, photographs were taken and distributed via social networks and SMS. In the following days, Pott reported being bullied by those who saw the photographs. On 12 September 2012, Pott took her own life.
Investigation
In April 2013, three sixteen-year-old boys were arrested in northern California under suspicion of sexual battery to Pott.
See also
- Cyberstalking legislation
- Harassment by computer
- Steubenville High School rape case
- Torrington High School rape case
References
- ^ "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.
- Dahl, Julia. "Audrie Pott, Rehtaeh Parsons suicides show sexual cyber-bulling is "pervasive" and "getting worse," expert says". CBS News. 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.