Massachusetts prosecutors brought involuntary manslaughter charges against a former Boston College student who they allege pressured her boyfriend to kill himself.
Alexander Urtula and Inyoung YouBOSTON – Echoing the high-profile Michelle Carter case, state prosecutors in Massachusetts brought an involuntary manslaughter charge Monday against a former Boston College student who they allege pressured her boyfriend to kill himself through relentless abuse.
You is currently in her native South Korea, Rollins said. She said authorities will look to extradite her to the United States if she does not voluntarily turn herself in. A grand jury returned the indictment charging You on Oct. 18.Rollins said You was aware of Urtula's"spiraling depression and suicidal thoughts brought on by her abuse – yet she persisted, continuing to encourage him to take his own life.
She added:"Students come to Boston and around the world to attend in our renowned colleges and universities, eager to learn and experience our vibrant city. Their families and loved ones certainly do not expect them to face unending physical and mental abuse." Jack Dunn, a spokesman for Boston College, said Urtula was a biology major at Boston College and had completed his course work in December 2018. A gifted student, Urtula was working as a researcher in New York ad was involved in many activities, including the Philippine Society of Boston College, Dunn said.
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