Reply #14: This is where I think that a defense lawyer could work against that argument:

[MrScorpio]

As far as I know, the web cam was set up in a common area. So that would make it different from a location where there's a more distinct expectation of privacy, like a changing room or a bathroom.

And if that room was set up like most dorm rooms that I know, both beds are in plain sight of each other. Now since it was also Ravi's room, I'm not sure how he can invade whoever's privacy who's in his own room, without let's say, some kind of prior agreement. Whether or not he and Tyler made such a release of each other's rights to the room whenever the other is out of it is something that has to be looked in to.

Then there's a property rights question about Ravi's web cam and if it was in plain sight or not. That has to be considered as well.

I've lived in dorms with other guys before and there were times when I wished that I knew what was going on in my room when I wasn't there. Not out of some sick, voyeuristic purpose, like Ravi. But because, I didn't want any of my asshole roommates touching any of my shit while I was out.

Frankly, I'd hate to be on a jury for this case, because it looks as if the lawyers are going to have a field day with it.