First, let's set get certain facts correct. Ravi was not prosecuted for murder. He was indicted on 15 counts, dealing with invasion of privacy (4 counts of invasion of privacy or attempted invasion of privacy) bias intimidation or attempted bias intimidation (also 4 counts) along with 3 counts of hindering arrest or prosecution, one (1) count of witness tampering, 3 counts of tampering with physical evidence. The indictment can be viewed at http://themediajungle.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/ravi-indictment.pdf and the verdict form can be found at http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2012/03/16/media/031612_rutgersverdict.pdf
Ravi did not commit murder, he was neither prosecuted for nor convicted of murder. He has also stated publicly that he will appeal the verdict.
Ravi is not being prosecuted for what he thought of Tyler Clementi, he has been convicted (pending appeal) for invading Mr. Clementi's privacy, publishing that on the internet, and then trying to cover up his tracks and tamper with both physical evidence and witnesses. The article attacks a straw man, and misses its mark
There are several possible theories on which litigation can be based, most of which would arise either from a breach of contract action, from some alleged violation of public policy, from an alleged violation of electronic financial transaction regulations, or from a n alleged wrongful/tortious interference with prospective economic advantage (which is derived from public policy). There might also be the potential for someone to raise anti-trust issues, but that's a bit far afield. I will be very interested to see the complaint if it ever sees light of day...
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Ravi
First, let's set get certain facts correct. Ravi was not prosecuted for murder. He was indicted on 15 counts, dealing with invasion of privacy (4 counts of invasion of privacy or attempted invasion of privacy) bias intimidation or attempted bias intimidation (also 4 counts) along with 3 counts of hindering arrest or prosecution, one (1) count of witness tampering, 3 counts of tampering with physical evidence. The indictment can be viewed at http://themediajungle.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/ravi-indictment.pdf and the verdict form can be found at http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2012/03/16/media/031612_rutgersverdict.pdf
Ravi did not commit murder, he was neither prosecuted for nor convicted of murder. He has also stated publicly that he will appeal the verdict.
Ravi is not being prosecuted for what he thought of Tyler Clementi, he has been convicted (pending appeal) for invading Mr. Clementi's privacy, publishing that on the internet, and then trying to cover up his tracks and tamper with both physical evidence and witnesses. The article attacks a straw man, and misses its mark
Lawsuit
There are several possible theories on which litigation can be based, most of which would arise either from a breach of contract action, from some alleged violation of public policy, from an alleged violation of electronic financial transaction regulations, or from a n alleged wrongful/tortious interference with prospective economic advantage (which is derived from public policy). There might also be the potential for someone to raise anti-trust issues, but that's a bit far afield. I will be very interested to see the complaint if it ever sees light of day...