NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — The former Rutgers student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate has reported to a New Jersey jail, and the victim's family is speaking out for the first time about his apology and 30-day jail sentence. The parents of Tyler Clementi say the apology issued by Dharun Ravi (dah-ROON' RAH'-vee) was "no apology at all" but a "public relations piece." Joseph and Jane Clementi say Ravi had a chance to express remorse during sentencing but instead issued a press release days later. The Clementis also say they are troubled by the judge's decision not to impose jail time for the bias crimes for which Ravi was convicted. Clementi committed suicide days after Ravi used a webcam to see him kissing another man in September 2010.
Apology rejected as ex-Rutgers student starts jail
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Dharun Ravi, right, listens to his attorney, Joseph Benedict during a hearing in New Brunswick, N.J., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Ravi, a former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to watch his roommate kiss another man days before the roommate killed himself, was sentenced May 21, 2012, to 30 days in jail and three years of probation. After apologizing for the first time Tuesday, May 29, Ravi gave up his right to remain free on Wednesday while New Jersey prosecutors appeal his 30-day jail sentence. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Dharun Ravi swears on a bible to tell the truth as he stands between his attorneys, Joseph Benedict, left, and Philip Nettl, right, during a hearing in New Brunswick, N.J., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Ravi, a former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to watch his roommate kiss another man days before the roommate killed himself, was sentenced May 21, 2012, to 30 days in jail and three years of probation. After apologizing for the first time Tuesday, May 29, Ravi gave up his right to remain free on Wednesday while New Jersey prosecutors appeal his 30-day jail sentence. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Dharun Ravi, 22, arrives at the Middlesex County sheriff's department in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate reported to the sheriff on his way to jail. Ravi arrived at the sheriff's department shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Dharun Ravi, 22, is photographed by the media as he arrives at the Middlesex County sheriff's department in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate reported to the sheriff on his way to jail. Ravi arrived at the sheriff's department shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Ravi Pazhani, leaves the Middlesex County sheriff's department past officers and the media in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012, after the arrival of his son, Dharun Ravi. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was to report to the sheriff on his way to jail. Ravi, 22, arrived at the sheriff's department shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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A Middlesex County Sheriff's Dept. van, reportedly transporting Dharun Ravi to jail, drives away from the sheriff's office in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate turned himself in shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Middlesex County sheriff Mildred S. Scott, center, stands with officers and the media outside the sheriff's office in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012, as they wait for the arrival of Dharun Ravi. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was to report to the sheriff on his way to jail. Ravi, 22, arrived at the sheriff's department shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Dharun Ravi, 22, arrives at the Middlesex County sheriff's department in New Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, May 31, 2012. The former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate reported to the sheriff on his way to jail. Ravi arrived at the sheriff's department shortly after 12:30 p.m. to be fingerprinted and photographed before being driven to the county jail to serve a 30-day term. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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