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Ex-Rutgers student appeals bullying convictionupdated: Mon Jun 11 2012 17:10:00

The lawyer for Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student found guilty of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, has filed a notice of appeal, a court official said.

Ex-Rutgers student convicted of bullying gay roommate starts jail termupdated: Thu May 31 2012 07:51:00

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who was found guilty of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, heads to jail Thursday to begin a 30-day term.

Dharun Ravi apologizes for 'childish choices,' plans to head to jail updated: Tue May 29 2012 18:32:00

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation by use of a hidden webcam, apologized for his behavior and said he plans to submit to his impending jail sentence on Thursday.

Prosecutors to appeal 30-day sentence in Rutgers gay bullying caseupdated: Mon May 21 2012 19:46:00

Prosecutors will appeal a 30-day jail sentence handed down Monday against Dharun Ravi, the ex-Rutgers student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Bullying case calls for smarter sentence than 10 years in prisonupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 10:39:00

The mixed reaction to the conviction of a New Jersey college student of a hate crime, after he spied on his gay roommate while he was having sex, has revealed an interesting generational split in the gay community.

Important moments in Rutgers spying caseupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:08:00

A former Rutgers student accused of spying on his roommate was found guilty. CNN's Miguel Marquez looks at the trial.

Ex-Rutgers student denies intimidating roommate who committed suicideupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:08:00

A former Rutgers University student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate says he was not bullying his roommate and he doesn't hate gay people.

Jury to begin deliberations in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 12:34:00

Jury begins deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Closing arguments completed in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Tue Mar 13 2012 19:10:00

The defense and prosecution wrapped up their closing arguments Tuesday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Defense rests case in Rutgers roommate-spying trialupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 16:33:00

Defense attorneys rested their case Monday in the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who later killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.

Witnesses: Rutgers student didn't display anti-gay beliefs updated: Fri Mar 09 2012 16:21:00

Witnesses in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man testified Friday they never heard the defendant make derogatory remarks about gay people.

Key witness may testify in Rutgers cyberbullying trialupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 12:24:00

The man with whom Tyler Clementi had a sexual encounter is soon expected to take the stand in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on Clementi.

Student in Rutgers cyberbullying trial: 'Overwhelmed' by aftermathupdated: Tue Feb 28 2012 22:56:00

A second student charged in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man took the stand again on Tuesday, saying she felt "sad" and "overwhelmed" in the wake of the incident.

Trial gets under way for Rutgers student accused of bullying updated: Fri Feb 24 2012 20:49:00

A former Rutgers University student went on trial Friday in New Jersey on hate crimes charges and other counts for allegedly using a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Opening statements set for Rutgers student accused in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 05:28:00

Opening statements are scheduled for Friday in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a webcam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Parents of suicide victim speak upupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 05:28:00

Parents of a Rutgers student who killed himself after pictures of him kissing another man were published want justice.

Rutgers student's suicide shouldn't define him, brother saysupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 05:26:00

Almost 15 months since Tyler Clementi committed suicide, his older brother James wants people to know that "he's much more than the way that he died."

Pretrial hearing set for Rutgers student accused in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Jan 20 2012 05:32:00

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Friday in the case of a former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a web cam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man.

Rutgers student's suicide reverberates 15 months laterupdated: Mon Dec 12 2011 20:07:00

Nearly 15 months after their son threw himself into the Hudson River from the George Washington Bridge, the parents of Tyler Clementi are waiting for justice and hoping for someone to say they're sorry.

Clementi's parents: 'We don't know why'updated: Mon Dec 12 2011 20:07:00

Tyler Clementi's parents talk to CNN's Jason Carroll about the struggle to understand their son's suicide.

Rutgers student rejects plea deal in cyber-bullying caseupdated: Fri Dec 09 2011 11:20:00

A former Rutgers University student who allegedly used a web cam to stream footage of his roommate's sexual encounter with another man has turned down a plea deal that would have allowed him to avoid jail time.

People.com: Defendant in Tyler Clementi Case Seeks Dismissal of Chargesupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 12:29:00

An attorney argues text messages show Dharun Ravi had no anti-gay feelings toward Tyler Clementi

Roommate of Rutgers student who committed suicide pleads not guiltyupdated: Mon May 23 2011 16:20:00

Defense attorneys entered a not guilty plea Monday for the roommate of the Rutgers University student who committed suicide following a candid online broadcast of his sexual encounter with another man, prosecutors say.

What I thought when my plane crashedupdated: Tue May 10 2011 16:31:00

When you start your own company and become your own boss, you think, "Life is good." When you actually start making money and growing your business, you think, "Life is great." But when you're sitting in seat 1D of an airborne plane that's completely silent because the engines have been shut down, and you hear the pilot say, "Brace for impact," none of it really matters.

Elias: I learned while my plane crashedupdated: Tue May 10 2011 16:31:00

Ric Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in New York's Hudson River in January 2009.

Former student accepts deal in Rutgers suicide caseupdated: Fri May 06 2011 16:12:00

A former Rutgers University student who allegedly watched a web video secretly taken of a male student's sexual encounter with another man has been admitted to a pretrial intervention program.

Roommate indicted in Rutgers University suicide caseupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 12:49:00

The roommate of the Rutgers University freshman who killed himself after his sexual encounter with another man was broadcast online was indicted Wednesday on privacy and bias charges, the prosecutor of Middlesex County in New Jersey announced.

People.com: Roommate Indicted in Rutgers Suicide Caseupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 18:12:00

Dharun Ravi is charged on 15 counts related to the suicide death of Tyler Clementi

Rutgers to let some male, female students room togetherupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 06:01:00

In the wake of the high-profile suicide of a gay Rutgers University student last fall, the New Jersey college will implement gender-neutral housing in an attempt to make the university more inclusive.

Rutgers OKs co-ed dorm roomsupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 06:01:00

The New Jersey college will implement some gender-neutral housing in an attempt to make the university more inclusive.

People.com: Tyler Clementi's Parents Preserve Right to Sue Rutgers over His Suicideupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 08:09:00

Joseph and Jane Clementi claim the school failed to protect him from acts by fellow students that led to his death

Family of Rutgers suicide victim lends name to billupdated: Fri Nov 19 2010 06:51:00

The family of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after a sexual encounter was broadcast online has consented to the use of his name on a piece of anti-harassment legislation.

People.com: Rutgers Students Charged in Tyler Clementi Case Drop Outupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 20:28:00

Attorneys for Molly Wei and Dharun Ravi confirm to PEOPLE their clients have left the school

University subpoenaed in case of student suicideupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 15:52:00

Rutgers University has been issued a subpoena for potentially confidential records two weeks after a student committed suicide after his sexual encounter was broadcast online, a statement from the school said.

People.com: Lawyer: Rutgers Student Charged in Tyler Clementi Case Should Not Face Bias Chargesupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 14:31:00

An attorney for Dharun Ravi asks the public not to rush to judgment - and expresses condolences over the death

People.com: Was Rutgers' Student Tyler Clementi Bullied to Death?updated: Wed Oct 06 2010 12:17:00

Plus: An exclusive interview with Phoebe Prince's aunt, confessions of a bully and more

Being bullied is hell, but life gets betterupdated: Tue Oct 05 2010 10:01:00

One night before going to bed, I walked into the bathroom, opened the medicine cabinet, and swallowed an entire bottle of aspirin. I was 12, poor and not very attractive.

Rutgers holds vigil for student who committed suicideupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 11:00:00

Rutgers University held an emotional vigil Sunday evening as the campus grapples with the suicide of a student whose sexual encounter with another man was broadcast online.

Vigil to remember Rutgers studentupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 11:00:00

Rutgers University held a vigil to remember student Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide.

People.com: Rutgers Student Commits Suicide After Secret Sex Tapeupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 07:27:00

Tyler Clementi jumped off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate allegedly tried to stream the video

CNNMoney: The greatest real estate turnaround everupdated: Wed Nov 25 2009 11:08:00

Charlotte Street was an apocalyptic nightmare version of urban life.

Terror raid in NYCupdated: Sun Sep 20 2009 00:27:00

Federal agents raided residences in New York City as part of a terror investigation. Deborah Feyerick reports.

Suspect in terror probe admits ties to al Qaeda, official saysupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 21:44:00

A 24-year-old Colorado resident and Afghan national who is a suspect in an alleged terrorist plot in the United States has admitted to having ties to al Qaeda, an administration official familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday.

Napping guards firedupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 12:24:00

A man took pictures of two guards napping while on duty at the George Washington Bridge.

Americans warned to keep up guard against potential terrorismupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 12:24:00

Americans will soon observe the eighth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and although there have been no similar attacks since, people can't afford to become complacent, the official in charge of national safety warns.

2 George Washington Bridge guards fired for sleeping on jobupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 04:24:00

Two George Washington Bridge security guards photographed sleeping on the job have been fired, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Mom: 'I fear the worst, that my daughter is gone'updated: Thu Jun 04 2009 07:20:00

After arguing with her husband, Liza Murphy walked out of their home in Emerson, New Jersey, leaving behind her purse, her cigarettes, her cell phone and her three children, her husband told police. There has been no sign of her since August 19, 2007.

Lights go out across planet for Earth Hourupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 16:50:00

Lights went off across the world Saturday as millions of homes and businesses went dark for one hour in a symbolic gesture highlighting concerns over climate change.

Lights out for Earth Hourupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 16:50:00

Around the world people turn out their lights for one hour to highlight concerns for global warming.

Catch a ride on the 'Nostalgia Train'updated: Wed Dec 17 2008 17:14:00

The Great Depression is in full swing. Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years behind bars for tax evasion. Dick Tracy debuts in the comics. The George Washington Bridge opens.

A subway ride back in timeupdated: Wed Dec 17 2008 17:14:00

New York City runs vintage subways on Sundays in December. CNN's Phil Rosenbaum reports.

Time.com: Looking Back on Edward Steichenupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 08:00:00

A major retrospective opens on the photographer often hailed as the greatest of the 20th century

SI.com: John Rolfe: Panic relief for Red Sox fansupdated: Wed Aug 15 2007 23:47:00

As Phil Rizzuto's passing (more on that below) casts a somber shadow upon the proceedings, that sound you hear up north is the knocking of knees, rattling of rosaries, gnashing of teeth and rending of garments among the Beantown faithful.

Manhattan high: Discover the city beneath the spansupdated: Thu Sep 21 2006 08:16:00

Weekdays, Walt Wright suits up for business in a prestigious actuarial-consulting firm in New York City. Come the weekend, this land-bound Superman changes into his khaki shorts, sturdy windbreaker and beloved Mephisto shoes. A member of Shorewalkers, the local group that puts on dozens of New York pedestrian adventures year-round, Walt created and leads one of the organization's most ambitious itineraries -- the New York Bridge Walk. His path turns anonymous asphalt into a front-row balcony for dramatic views that bracket the shores of Manhattan.

CNNMoney: Happy Birthday Internetupdated: Thu Sep 02 2004 12:23:00

Did you know the Internet turns 35 today? Yep. Back in 1969 some folks at UCLA hooked together two computers and had them pass some data back and forth.

Fortune: Big Daddyupdated: Mon Oct 09 2000 00:01:00

Practically the entire earth is wired: the Arctic, the Amazon, the George Washington Bridge. So Vint Cerf is creating protocols to extend the Net to outer space. "It sounds a bit crazy, sending e-m...

Money Magazine: Profile Top hat and tall talesupdated: Sat Apr 01 1989 00:01:00

Dr. Albert M. Kligman, the man who has probably done more than anyone to develop and promote Retin-A, says he's a witch doctor. ''A South African medical society put me in touch with a clan of witc...

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