Now he's facing even more time in prison than the rapists he exposed.

On April 15th, the FBI raided Deric Lostutter's home and confiscated two computers, memory devices, and an X-BOX. Deric described the raid: "As I open the door to great [sic] the driver approximately 12 F.B.I. Swat Team agents jumped out of the truck screaming for me to 'Get The F--k Down' with m-16 assault rifles and full riot gear armed safety off, pointed directly at my head. I was handcuffed and detained outside while they cleared my house." He was subsequently informed that the government was pursuing charges.

The allegations included conspiracy regarding the hacking of the Steubenville Football Team's fanpage, which included the posting of a video on the site promising to take action against those involved in the Steubenville rape and it’s cover-up if they didn’t come forward with a public apology. Deric was instrumental in exposing the rape and making much of the evidence available.

According to an interview with Mother Jones, Deric believes that the FBI investigation was motivated by local officials in Steubenville. "They want to make an example of me, saying, 'You don't f--king come after us. Don't question us." If convicted of the hacking-related charges, Deric will face up to 10 years in prison. Prison time for standing up for teenage girl who was raped and publicly violated.

That's just wrong. Help us send a message to the government that we won't allow them to put a heroic young person in jail while protecting those who covered up an atrocious assault.

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