Walker signs bill protecting victims of cyberbullying

MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that will allow state judges to issue restraining orders against anyone who uses technology to harass a Wisconsin resident from anywhere in the country.

Current state law allows Wisconsin judges to issue restraining orders only against harassers and stalkers who reside within the state.

Walker signed the bill into law on Wednesday.

Full story: WJFW

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