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October 15, 2013 10:50 pm -07

Teen Brags on Facebook After Alleged Bullying Victim Commits Suicide

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Two girls were arrested in connection with the death of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick, who committed suicide last month after being the target of online bullying, police said

A 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl were charged as juveniles with felony aggravated stalking on Monday, according to a release from the Polk County sheriff's office.

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Grady Judd, a sheriff in Polk County, Fla., said the teens "repeatedly and maliciously harassed" Rebecca, who jumped to her death from a tower on Sept. 9. The Lakeland, Fla. girl was targeted because she had dated the 14-year-old's boyfriend, according to multiple reports Read more...

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