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Jun 2, 2011
A former Rutgers student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex encounter has pleaded not guilty to 15 charges including bias intimidation, invasion of privacy and evidence tampering.
It was the first court appearance for 19-year-old Dharun Ravi, the main suspect in the crimes allegedly committed against Tyler Clementi. Clementi, a Rutgers freshman, killed himself days after the alleged spying. His death sparked a nationwide conversation about bullying against young gays.
Ravi was silent throughout the court appearance, which lasted less than 10 minutes. Clementi’s parents and brother sat in the back of the courtroom for the brief hearing.
