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Originally Posted by John Drake
She lied to the girl as to who she was, her intentions, feelings about her, etc etc. How is this all that different from lying to someone as to what you are doing with their money?
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Lying on the internet is not a crime. Unless something of value was gained, I don't think the term "defrauded" applies here. Madoff's lies were directly tied to the cover up of his theft of client's money. He financially gained from his lies, that is the difference.
Lastly, how can one be liable for someone else's suicide? It is tragic, to be sure, but criminally liable? I don't see how it could be.