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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bloggers and others who post online under assumed names could soon face criminal charges in West Virginia. The House of Delegates passed a bill Monday by 92-3 that targets comments meant to cause emotional or physical injury. It would apply to anyone impersonating another person on Web sites, e-mail or other electronic means. House Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley said that includes people posting under screen names. The provision also encompasses fraud. A first or second offense would be a misdemeanor punishable by fines and jail time. Offenders who repeat after that would face felony charges and possible prison terms. Supporters say the bill aims to stop cyber-bullying. It also adds mobile phones and similar devices to the state’s anti-harassment laws.
Of course, that probably won't stop someone we know from doing the same thing.
