Woman convicted of lesser charges in cyber-bullying case
November 27, 2008 By Robert Patrick, David Hunn and Joel CurrierA federal jury here rejected three felony charges against Lori Drew but convicted the O'Fallon, Mo., mother on Wednesday of misdemeanors in a landmark Internet bullying case linked to the suicide her daughter's 13-year-old rival.
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