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I am not sure whether I sent out the latest news or not, but someone asked me privately. Julie's sentencing was postponed yet again, until May 18. The first postponement was requested by the defense because they had added new defense attorneys. The second two postponements were at the request of the state and there are indications they have asked for more computer analysis. This is a good sign for Julie. But we all need to pay attention to the teachable moments in this case: Filtering will not prevent porn traps. The spyware on this computer took control of the browser and sent it to a site in Russia and from there lots of porn popups. The filter did not stopped these sites -- and would not have even if it had been updated properly. Every computer needs appropriate security and browsers that do not allow pop-ups. Everyone -- principals, teachers, aides, substitutes, and students starting the first day of kindergarten that they are allowed near a computer, needs to know that something "yucky" could appear on the screen and the proper response is to turn off the monitor and tell an adult -- and the adult should call tech. Responsible investigation is essential. If there was ever a situation that should raise a "presumption of innocence," this is it. For teachers, I would make sure that your union rules specifically address this. There is more in a report on my csriu site. Nancy -- Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D. Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use http://csriu.org http://cyberbully.org http://cyber-safe-kids.com nwillard@csriu.org Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Aggression, Threats, and Distress (Research Press) Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly (Jossey-Bass) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------