Another Student Suicide Blamed on Cyberbullying

Okay lets change things up for a moment. I know Keeping it 100 primarily focuses on celebrity gossip, interviews and fashion. In a minute you will see where the celebrity aspect ties into this story. 

A Rutgers University freshman posted a goodbye message on his Facebook page before jumping to his death after his roommate secretly filmed him during a "sexual encounter" in his dorm room and posted it live on the Internet.

Items belonging to 18-year-old Rutgers student Tyler Clementi were found by the George Washington Bridge last week, according to authorities. Clementi's freshman ID card and driver's license were in the wallet.

Clementi's post on his Facebook page, dated Sept. 22 at 8:42 p.m. read, "Jumping off the gw bridge sorry."

Clementi's body has not been recovered, but police have pulled an unidentified male body from the Hudson River just north of the bridge.

Paul Mainardi, the attorney representing the Clementi family, released a statement confirming Clementi's suicide.

"Tyler was a fine young man, and a distinguished musician. The family is heartbroken beyond words. They respectfully request that they be given time to grieve their great loss and that their privacy at this painful time be respected by all," Mainardi said.

Two students, Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, have been charged with two counts each of invasion of privacy after allegedly placing a camera in Clementi's room and livestreaming the recording online on Sept. 19, according to a written statement by New Jersey's Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan.

Recently Ciara and Lala sent out a video message on youtube informing gay youth that "It Will Get Better" Their video was inspired after hearing about a campaign that was started by Dan Savage and his husband after hearing a story about Billy S., a gay Indiana teenager who committed suicide after being taunted by his classmates. Check out their video by clicking on the box below their picture. I think it is great when celebrities take a stand for issues that impact the world. Do you know how many "gay or lesbian youths" will be inspired not to give up because they have the support of people like Lala and Ciara. It may even change the motive of those people who target "gay's and lesbian's." I thought this story was worth sharing Just Keeping It 100!