Middle school student facing criminal charges over emojis
Sunday, February 28, 2016
wabc
FAIRFAX, Va. -- A middle school student is facing criminal charges over emojis.
The 12-year-old from Virginia, who was apparently impersonating another student, sent a social media message using emojis of a gun, a bomb and a knife.
The post also reportedly included the word 'killing'.
The student is charged with threats and harassment.
