Police are releasing few other details about the arrests. A Halifax court ruled on Thursday that no jail time or probation would be given to the young man responsible for the photo that led Rehtaeh Parsons to kill herself in April 2013.. A judge for the Halifax Provincial Court imposed a mandatory DNA sample and ordered that the accused apologize to Rehtaeh Parsons' family. On April 4, 2013, Rehtaeh Parsons ( / rte /, r-TAY-; [1] December 9, 1995 - April 7, 2013), a 17-year-old student at Cole Harbor District High School, attempted suicide by hanging herself [2] at her home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, leading to a coma and decision to shut down medical support machinery on April 7, 2013 . Director Rama Rau Writer Rama Rau Stars Rehtaeh Parsons (archive footage) Leah Parsons Glen Canning Neither the boys nor their parents could be reached on Thursday. Home | Rehtaeh Parsons Society Rehtaeh Parsons suspects in court to face child porn charges | CBC News Loaded. Her mom spoke out about the case on Tuesday, after her family took Rehtaeh off life support, three days after she hanged herself in her Cole. Canning said Saturday his daughters case, along with Todds, has made a huge change by encouraging victims to speak out and motivating authorities to act when allegations surface. , updated A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. "It's in relation to the Rehtaeh Parsons case, very much so," MacRae told Crimesider. Read more: First-in-Canada law allows N.S. 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Rehtaeh Parsons' Death | Know Your Meme Nothing has happened yet, no charges were laid, no communication with the public and all the 4 accused involved are still running free, the group wrote in a statement posted to Pastebin. The community taking toTwitter, Facebook, and the streetsare mostly standing with Rehtaehs parents, demanding to know why the joint RCMP-Halifax Regional Police investigation did not uncover enough evidence to lay any charges in the case, and what, if any, more action they could have taken. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Police initially did not lay charges, but reopened their investigation and have charged two teens with childpornography-related offences. N.S. But upon further inspection, the depths of your cynicism and dangerous hypocrisy have been made clear to us. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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When someone claims they were raped is it normal to wait months before talking to the accused?, My daughter wasnt bullied to death, she was disappointed to death. 07:28 Investigations sur de potentiels suspects . Daily Mail Reporter man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, Survivor of B.C. Despite what seemed like clear cut evidence in the casethe photograph, the obvious social trail onlinepolice never charged anyone. In a news conference Thursday night, RCMP said that there is not enough evidence to pursue charges of sexual assault. Furthermore, the Parsons family (Rehtaeh's mom in particular), is asking that no one attempt to pursue any form of vigilante justice. HALIFAX - The father of Rehtaeh Parsons said he is angry that two men arrested in connection with his daughter's case were not charged with sexual assault. street, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle evicted from their U.K. home by King Charles, Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win, Milton, Ont. cyberbullying victims to sue, seek protection. The tragic suicide in April of Rehtaeh Parsons, a 17-year-old high school student from Nova Scotia, Canada, brought international attention to her claims that she was gang-raped when she was 15 and then relentlessly tormented by classmates who called her a 'slut' and harassed her for sex. Canning hopes that a review of how the RCMP handled the investigation, which is currently underway, will finally answer his growing list of questions. And then there is the endless cycle of rape in Nova Scotia that has traumatized children in residential schools, the women who appear in the form of testimony in Stephen Kimber's book "Not Guilty", Rehtaeh Parsons, & the DDS 2015 Gentlemen. thewreckage 10 yr. ago. The Cole Harbour, N.S., teen was then said to have been mocked by classmates, enduring relentless harassment and humiliation after a digital photo of the attack was circulated at school and on social media. Parsons' deathmade international headlines and prompted new laws cracking down on cyberbullying. That same month, Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed the issue in the House of Commons and Nova Scotia introduced the country's first anti-cyberbullying law, which was followed by changes to the Criminal Code that made it an offence to distribute intimate images of someone without their consent. He also has to report to them when he comes back into Nova Scotia. The RCMP focused on online comments spreading misinformation in theirlatest press release on Thursday, encouraging citizens to report social media misuse. There was an overwhelming public reaction, with people questioning why there were no charges laid in the case. In early April, Anonymous spent a week digging into the case, soliciting tips from locals and uncovering the alleged rapists online trail. "People who turn to the Internet to harass and threaten others and believe they are doing so in darkness need to know police are getting better at turning on the lights. The man will be appearing in Dartmouth provincial court on May 20. Background In November 2011, Rehtaeh Parsons attended a house party where she was allegedly gang raped by a group of four boys. ", The confession includes the names of three other boys who allegedly "took turns having sex with [Rehtaeh].". One of the teens arrived in court flanked by both his parents. Police initially investigating the case decided there wasn't sufficient evidence to make arrests, according to the National Post. In April 2013, Rehtaeh died at the age of 17. HALIFAX The father of Rehtaeh Parsons said he is angry that two men arrested in connection with his daughters case were not charged with sexual assault. Complete coverage of Rehtaeh Parsons on Crimesider. Investigators said they are being questioned and no further information will be released at this time. By Cape Breton Post - 2013-04-24 - PressReader That led Parsons' parents to organize demonstrations that alleged police and prosecutors weren't doing their jobs. Parsons was taken off life support after a suicide attempt in April that her family says was prompted by months of bullying. Man convicted in Rehtaeh Parsons case facing new, unrelated - Atlantic Anonymous was drawn into the case following an international outcry about Parsons' death on April 7. Parsons' case sparked outrage across Canada. He also said he is praying for the two accused. Dozens of emails were sent to us by kids and adults alike, most of whom had personal relationships with the rapists. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Defense lawyers in Idaho killings case want gag order kept, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son. Parsonss suicide hashauntedher hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for months. First published on August 8, 2013 / 4:22 PM. Mom says suicide was a result of rape, bullying. Rehtaeh's family continues to endure harassment and intimidation at the hands of these young men and their so called supporters.