An 11-year-old from West Yorkshire who was targeted by internet bullies is set to make history with a new law in his name which could see trolls jailed for up to five years. Zach Eagling, from Liversedge, has autism and cerebral palsy but defied his conditions to walk 130 laps of his garden for charity two years ago. After the challenge, he was targeted by hundreds of bullies online.
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