>>> there is a verdict in the college dorm webcam spying case that called national attention to the problem of bullying after a freshman at rutgers university used a webcam to humiliate his gay roommate, who soon afterwards jumped off the george washington bridge . rehema ellis has more on the crime and punishment .
>> reporter: dharun ravi shook his head lightly after the verdicts was red. he was found guilty of the most serious, including bias intimidation, a hate crime , invasion of privacy for using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate tyler clementi , then texting others to watch. robby's attorney had argued he set up the webcam to keep an eye on his belongings and was caught off guard by what he saw.
>> the facts in the law and the evidence showed tyler was targeted because of his sexuality.
>> reporter: clementi , an 18-year-old freshman was an honors student and talented musician. he killed himself in 2010 , just days after the video of him kissing another man was streamed over the internet. clementi 's parents called it a painful trial.
>> we wanted to be here for our son and because we believe this trial was important because it dealt with important issues for our society and young people today.
>> reporter: one juror called it a tough decision.
>> you don't necessarily go in there thinking you want to ruin someone's life. at the same time, you've got to think of all the facts and the testimony.
>> reporter: ravi said nothing as he left court. the verdict continues to draw attention to the issue of bullying, and some legal experts say it sends a message.
>> i don't think it's excusable as a prank. people need to take actions seriously and understand consequences. 18-year-olds under the law are expected to understand their behavior has consequences.
>> reporter: ravi faces up to ten years in prison when sentenced in may. raheema allies, nbc news, new york.
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