20 Infamous Crimes Caught via Facebook
15. The Bullying
Date: January 14, 2010
Person on Facebook: Phoebe Prince
After being fiercely taunted in person and via Facebook, Twitter as well as text messages, Phoebe Prince killed herself. In due course, the five students who bullied her were charged and pleaded guilty to criminal harassment. Their sentences varied from community service and probation.
16. Coercion
Date: February 10, 2010
Person on Facebook: Paul Franco
Franco hacked into his ex-girlfriend’s Facebook account, changed the password and information, subsequently spamming her friends and demanding money in exchange for the password. He was arrested for coercion.
