Rehtaeh Parsons
The Man Who Texted a Photo of Himself Having Sex with a Girl While She Vomited Isn't Getting Any Jail Time
The 20-year-old, whose case was made famous thanks to an Anonymous campaign, will be getting 12 months probation.
Does the New Nova Scotia Cyberbullying Law Verge on Censorship?
In the wake of the death of Rehtaeh Parsons, the provincial government developed the Cyber Safety Act. But in their haste to get the legislation enacted, they may have included a flaw that could end up making the law unconstitutional.
Canada's Conservatives Are Using Cyberbullying to Normalize Online Surveillance
A new law proposed in Canada purports to crack down on "cyberbullies" — but it also targets terrorists and those who steal cable TV signals.
Canada's Conservatives Are Using Cyberbullying to Normalize Online Surveillance
A new law is being proposed that would supposedly crack down on "cyberbullies," but its language also targets terrorists and those who steal cable TV signals. This appears to be the latest trojan horse maneuver by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's...
"Two Males" Have Been Arrested in Connection with the Rehtaeh Parsons Case
This morning, the Nova Scotia RCMP announced they had made two arrests in connection to Rehtaeh’s case but added in their press release, “no further information is being released at this time.” We spoke to Anonymous to get their thoughts.
Nova Scotia is Dealing with Yet Another Teen Rape Case
With the Rehtaeh Parsons case still unsolved, a similar case has emerged in Nova Scotia where a teenage girl was filmed performing oral sex. That video spread all over Facebook. Ken Wallingford looked at the case for us.
Why Doesn’t the Justice System Take Rape Cases Seriously?
About a year ago, I sat down to brunch across from one of the most badass women I’ve ever met. We’ll call her Sandra. Sandra’s not badass in the way many people would define the word. She’s badass because she was raped.
Why Is Christie Blatchford Blaming Rehtaeh Parsons?
Christie Blatchford, a columnist over at the National Post with a reputation for being a bit of a troll, wrote a horribly misdirected response to the Rehtaeh Parsons case that literally could not have been more tasteless.
Will the Rehtaeh Parsons Case End Up Unresolved?
Rehtaeh Parsons has been dead for over two weeks. The RCMP have "reopened" the case but no arrests have been made. Will her case end up unresolved?
The Anniversary of My Rape
Sunday, April 14th marked ten years since the night I was raped. I'd been dreading that bizarre anniversary like the plague. I didn't really understand what I was supposed to do or how I was supposed to feel.
Inside Anonymous’s Operation to Out Rehtaeh Parsons’s Rapists
In the wake of Rehtaeh Parson's suicide, Anonymous is threatening Nova Scotia's authorities. They say they will release the names of those they believe to be guilty of raping Parson. We spoke to an organizer of that particular Anonymous-led operation...
The RCMP Is Failing to Protect Teenage Girls
Rehtaeh Parsons, a teenage girl from Nova Scotia, was taken off life support on Sunday after a failed suicide attempt. Her mother believes being raped by four teenage boys led to her death. The RCMP has been unable to arrest anyone in connection to the...