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Court sides with MySpace in suit over sex assault

The federal appeals court in New Orleans has absolved Myspace.com of liability in a civil suit over the sexual assault of a teenage girl.

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Hernando

Altamonte Springs, FL

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May 17, 2008
 
I am glad one court had the good sense to hold someone responsible for their OWN actions, instead of blaming a corporate entity.
Common Sense

United States

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May 17, 2008
 
I guess the parents job is to sur, not protect, as least in the opinion of this girls parents.
Darwin

United States

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#3
May 17, 2008
 
Next they should sue the ISP, and the computer manufacturer, and how about the company that made the chair she was sitting on, or the homebuilder.
there are so many more to make responsible for the job they should have been doing.

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New Port Richey, FL

ISP: Brandon, FL

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#4
May 17, 2008
 
The girl misrepresented herself, suing was a display of arrogance, and what's wrong with society...no one wants to take responsibility for their children.
Lenora

Lakeland, FL

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May 17, 2008
 
It is so breathtaking that I see that there are actually real people out there that believe you are responsible for your actions and that parents should keep track of their children. Bravo. I have always believed that parents need to teach their children when they are young the difference between right and wrong and what respect is. If children and adults do not have respect for themselves, they will not show it to anyone else. It is great to see that our court system has some people that believe that also.
Daniel

Saint Petersburg, FL

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May 17, 2008
 
Gee does this mean I can sue the car manufactioer for the guy that hit me in the rear end ? hope so they have lots of money
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Tee

Lutz, FL

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#7
May 17, 2008
 
So the parents had no responsibility in this? They should have known what she was up to.
AFPJ

Tallahassee, FL

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#8
May 19, 2008
 
A quick buck gone wrong type of law suit. Glad to hear that the Court dismissed this one. And, where the hell were her breeders when she got herself ready to meet this 19 year old pervert. A lot of unanswered questions regarding the supervision that was provided by the breeders.
My2Cents

Tampa, FL

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May 19, 2008
 
Lack of parenting is no reason the website s/b held accountable. It was her own fault.... and never have I said it was a victims fault, but if she was misrepresenting herself..... well then.... I am sorry it happened, but her parents should of been better parents. And she should of known better with all thats happeneing around here anymore.
My2Cents

Tampa, FL

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#10
May 19, 2008
 
I taught mine to NOT put themselves in a situation where something terrible can happen. You are responsible in your own health and welfare too.
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