The case of United States v. Sayer is about a former lover retaliating against his ex-girlfriend by harassing, stalking, and sharing private information about her online. The couple began their relationship in 2004, but Jane Doe decided to end the relationship with her former partner Shawn Sayer two years later. For unknown reasons, Sayer started to stalk and harass his ex-girlfriend by showing up to locations where she is known to go. As a result of his behavior, Jane Doe file a protective order against her Sayer and changed her daily routine to attempt to avoid him. The protective order was not effective against Sayer, instead he increased his stalking capabilities by resorting to the internet, he created fake profiles pretending to be his ex-girlfriend and would communicate with random men online. The ex-boyfriend Shawn Sayer, posted ads online with Jane Doe’s phone number and home address asking men for sexual favors. Random men would show up to Jane Doe’s home explaining that they have communicated online and expected to have sexual relations with her. The harassment from Sayer and the random men continued for eight months, Jane …show more content…
In order to prosecute a case of cybercrime there has to be four components that must follow. First, the crime has to be committed by using an electronic device. Second, the offender must have the intention to harm an individual or an organization. Third, the perpetrated or intended harm encompasses conduct amounting to interference or damage to either tangible or intangible property owned by a person or organization. Lastly, the conduct concerned is criminalized within either the jurisdiction of the victim or the jurisdiction of the accused. (Brown