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Rutgers Denies Fault Clementi Suicide - New Jersey's Rutgers University denied responsibility for the suicide of an 18-year-old freshman secretly taped kissing another man in his dorm room. It made the denial after being notified by the parents of freshmen Tyler Clementi they may seek damages from the university for their son's suicide, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported. "We at the university share the family's sense of loss of their son, who was a member of our community," the university said in a statement. Rutgers Denies Fault Clementi Suicide "We also recognize that a grieving family may question whether someone or some institution could somehow have responsibility for their son's death," the statement continued. "While the university understands this reaction, (Rutgers) is not responsible for Tyler Clementi's suicide." The claim notice, sent to the university Friday and first reported by The Star-Ledger, preserves ...

Park Hye Sang Commits Suicide - The industry has been swept in shock once more after Park Hye Sang (29) was discovered dead in her home on the morning of November 12th. Her funeral was held on the 14th at Seoul Asan Hospital. An associate of the actress met with reporters and revealed, “I believe she committed suicide.” Netizens have been expressing their sorrows over the situation, commenting, “May she rest in peace,” and “Please go to a happier place.” Others left comments such as, “How miserable she must have been to have committed suicide,” “This is so upsetting for me as a fan,” “Such sad news while the public is celebrating a medal..,” and “I saw her name in the live search rankings and was glad, thinking she would be making a comeback, but… I can’t believe this.” Park Hye Sang graduated Suwon Women’s University and appeared in cable channel CGV’s sitcom, “Apgujeong,” as ‘Miyoung’ in 2005. She was also the model for a variety of brands such as LG, SK, and Somang Cosmetics....