Moroccan sentenced for imitating prince on Facebook

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Moroccan sentenced for imitating prince on Facebook

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Computer engineer in Morocco is sentenced to three years in prison for setting up a Facebook account in the name of the king's brother.

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Facebook is for losers who need friends in real
by op15largo February 23, 2008 8:24 PM PST: This isn't even funny ... and I'm sure it happens everyday.; Reply to this comment

True Democracy in Action...
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