He was an attorney. He defended himself. And did a poor job of it.
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what would you do?
- Thread starter chupacabra
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The kid's 9 years old
Yep. That was established on the last page. I know.
Not an attorney, don't even play one on TV, but ...
Lots of solid advice so far, but make sure you notify the police and don't JUST rely on a complaint to the school. They won't apply any kind of due process, and if they don't sweep it under the rug, they'll screw it up by half-assing any administrative action they take.
You should also file a complaint with Roblox. They won't do anything, but it's more pressure to bear and could yield some benefit in future. It's infamous for the amount of bullying and pedo grooming that goes on. It's also pretty unsavory anyway. Your kid will have been exposed to virtual pole dancing and gambling for example.
Not really legal advice, but parenting advice, get your kid off of all systems which might allow ANY kind of communication between him and ANY of his school contacts for the moment. This includes smartphone apps with messaging. This is to protect your son, and make sure he doesn't make the situation more confused.
Because Roblox is played over the internet, the threats made may be subject to federal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. #2261A. It's worth reading up on this and using this tactically if the school does decide they want to do something useful. It should at least make them sit up and take notice.
It seems from what you've said that despite the ages involved, this could constitute a "true threat". This is a legal term with a very specific focus that should also get the school's attention. Make the point that you may seek civil as well as criminal remedies too, should you not get satisfaction.
If you don't get satisfaction and intend to pursue this further, make sure you retain counsel. Even the attorneys here on ODT are not *your* attorneys.
And yeah, it's now over 2 weeks since you posted this so the story's likely to have moved on.
Lots of solid advice so far, but make sure you notify the police and don't JUST rely on a complaint to the school. They won't apply any kind of due process, and if they don't sweep it under the rug, they'll screw it up by half-assing any administrative action they take.
You should also file a complaint with Roblox. They won't do anything, but it's more pressure to bear and could yield some benefit in future. It's infamous for the amount of bullying and pedo grooming that goes on. It's also pretty unsavory anyway. Your kid will have been exposed to virtual pole dancing and gambling for example.
Not really legal advice, but parenting advice, get your kid off of all systems which might allow ANY kind of communication between him and ANY of his school contacts for the moment. This includes smartphone apps with messaging. This is to protect your son, and make sure he doesn't make the situation more confused.
Because Roblox is played over the internet, the threats made may be subject to federal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. #2261A. It's worth reading up on this and using this tactically if the school does decide they want to do something useful. It should at least make them sit up and take notice.
It seems from what you've said that despite the ages involved, this could constitute a "true threat". This is a legal term with a very specific focus that should also get the school's attention. Make the point that you may seek civil as well as criminal remedies too, should you not get satisfaction.
If you don't get satisfaction and intend to pursue this further, make sure you retain counsel. Even the attorneys here on ODT are not *your* attorneys.
And yeah, it's now over 2 weeks since you posted this so the story's likely to have moved on.
I would treat their threat as legitimate. I wouldn't let the age determine legitimacy. I would contact the police and the school. I would instruct my son that any of your interaction that was threatening should be considered life-threatening and dealt with appropriately.
Moreover, when someone says they're going to commit violence we need to take them at face value. You can say whatever you want but there are consequences for what you say and how you say it.
Moreover, when someone says they're going to commit violence we need to take them at face value. You can say whatever you want but there are consequences for what you say and how you say it.
