Re: Evil Internet, Yet Again

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

On Thu, 3 Apr 2008, Richard M. Smith wrote:
> http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Shocking.Camera.Arrest.2.691020.html
>
> Teen Arrested For Modifiying Camera Into 'Taser'

DON'T TASE ME, DUDE!


> CLINTON, Conn. (AP) ? A 14-year-old student at Morgan School in Clinton is
> facing a weapons charge, accused of tinkering with a disposable camera to
> make it capable of zapping people with an electrical charge.
>
> Police say the camera, modified according to instructions available on the
> Internet, had been converted into an improvised electronic demobilizing
> device similar to a Taser.
>
> Police say the student never managed to use the device because a teacher
> intervened.
>
> School Resource Officer Kyle Strunjo says the makeshift device is
> potentially capable of a 600-volt shock.
>
> The 14-year-old student has been charged with possession of a dangerous
> weapon on school grounds, attempted assault and breach of peace.
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