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NJ: AG First to Investigate New Online College Gossip Site

Something tells us that JuicyCampus is about to dry up.

JuicyCampus may be violating the state’s Consumer Fraud Act by suggesting that it doesn’t allow offensive material but providing no enforcement of that rule — and no way for users to report or dispute the material, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram said Tuesday.

Milgram said she believes New Jersey is the first state to investigate the site. The investigation began last month when a student came forward who had been terrorized by posts on the Web site that included her address. Prosecutors have subpoenaed information from JuicyCampus on how it is run, citing concerns about “unconscionable commercial practices.”

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  1. Comments  State News Shot » From NJ to CA: Online Gossip Site in Hot Water   |  Wednesday, 26 March 2008 at 10:39 am

    […] the first time we’ve covered this for you. Looks like the folks over at Juicy Campus may have not thought […]

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