Cyber Bullies

A woman took legal action against Facebook after being bullied online. Nicola Brookes, 45, was targeted after supporting the former X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza when he was voted from the show last year. Nicola's anonymous attackers made a fake profile using her name, using her picture to post explicit comments her solicitor said. Sussex police did not apparently do enough to help track the perpetrators, so Nicola decided to take legal action. Her case went to the High Court in London, where an order was granted compelling Facebook to reveal the IP addresses and other information of those responsible. Nicola intends to privately prosecute the abuser. HS&Co defend on these types of cases, especially under the Communications Act 2003.