School bullies have been around forever, but social networking has intensified the problem. And victims say because of that, there's just no escape.
FOX 11 Investigative Producer Heidi Cuda spoke to a 13-year-old boy who says he was violently bullied for being gay -- and that his school did nothing about it.
Then an email went out to staff and students calling him "Gay" and "Fat." And there were other words we can't say on here.
Then, in his junior high yearbook, right next to his name, it's printed: "He's gay."
Except, he's not gay.
He says his entire life was devastated.
Reading through the court documents, reps for the school imply that the school doesn't have legal responsibility for the bullying, the email and being called gay in the yearbook.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.
In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.
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Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:13 GMT
Maribel Ramos, 36, was last seen on surveillance video dropping off her rent check about 8:30 p.m. May 2 in Orange. Roomate has been arrested for her murder.
Maribel Ramos, 36, was last seen on surveillance video dropping off her rent check about 8:30 p.m. May 2 in Orange. Roomate has been arrested for her murder.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:30:19 GMT
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:42:02 GMT
A judge has officially ended more than a decade of federal oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department that was triggered by a corruption scandal involving abusive officers.
A judge has officially ended more than a decade of federal oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department that was triggered by a corruption scandal involving abusive officers.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:57:51 GMT
Today was special. Special to bike riders. The county called it "Ride Your Bike To Work Day," but to people who live in San Pedro they would have been happier if it was "Take This Bike Lane Away Day!!!"
Today was special. Special to bike riders. The county called it "Ride Your Bike To Work Day," but to people who live in San Pedro they would have been happier if it was "Take This Bike Lane Away Day!!!"
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:07:32 GMT
A man in his mid-20s who struck and killed a bicyclist while driving from the scene of a non injury shooting in South Los Angeles was in police custody this morning, authorities said.
A man in his mid-20s who struck and killed a bicyclist while driving from the scene of a non injury shooting in South Los Angeles was in police custody this morning, authorities said.
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:37 AM EDT2013-05-16 06:37:45 GMT
Despite a heavy aerial effort, a fire quickly blackened 3000 acres Wednesday, taking the blaze into the Los Padres National Forest where dry, thick trees were expected to compound the firefight.
Despite a heavy aerial effort, a fire quickly blackened 3000 acres Wednesday, taking the blaze into the Los Padres National Forest where dry, thick trees were expected to compound the firefight.
