TikTok and Snapchat avoid trial in lawsuit over dangers to children
TikTok has decided not to pursue legal action regarding lawsuits that accuse it, along with Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, of being addictive and harmful to children. The case stems from a 19-year-old individual, represented by KGM, who claims that the app has led to her addiction, resulting in feelings of depression and suicidal thoughts. Hours […]
Chicago man’s Snapchat messages in focus during federal murder-for-hire trial
Federal Jury Considers Case of Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot A federal jury is currently deliberating whether the Snapchat messages sent by a Chicago man constituted a legitimate murder-for-hire scheme against a senior U.S. Border Patrol official or were merely irresponsible online storytelling. The trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, wrapped up its arguments Wednesday. He is […]
Arkansas mayor recognized as the youngest black mayor faces allegations of inappropriate Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old boy.
Arkansas Mayor Accused of Inappropriate Messages The mayor of Earle, Arkansas, who made headlines as the youngest black mayor in U.S. history, is facing allegations of paying a 14-year-old boy to remain silent about inappropriate messages sent via Snapchat. Jalen Smith, at just 21 years old, is currently under investigation by the Arkansas State Police, […]
Snapchat is reducing free storage; learn how to preserve your Memories.
Snapchat users will soon be required to pay if they want to store a lot of photos and videos, as the platform is implementing significant updates to its memory features. Since its inception in 2016, the Memories feature has allowed users to keep snapshots of daily activities and special events, preserving selects that would typically […]
Missouri teacher Rikki Lyn Laughlin shared explicit photos with a student on Snapchat
A married special education teacher from Missouri has confessed to sending nude photos to a 16-year-old student, but she managed to avoid prison time after facing more serious allegations like statutory rape and child sex trafficking. According to investigators in Maries County, 26-year-old Ricky Lynn Loughlin allegedly pressured teenagers into sexual acts, using explicit images […]
Utah claims Snapchat created an algorithm that is addictive for children.
Utah Sues Snap Inc. Over Allegations of Harmful Practices Utah officials are taking legal action against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, claiming that its algorithms are designed to be addictive for children while facilitating illegal drug sales and sexual exploitation. Governor Spencer Cox and State Attorney General Derek Brown filed the lawsuit on […]
18-year-old from Long Island reportedly assaulted two 11-year-old boys he connected with on Snapchat, dismissing the abuse as a joke according to prosecutors.
Long Island Teen Charged with Rape of Two Boys An 18-year-old from Long Island, identified as Bradley Sioppa, is facing serious charges after allegedly raping two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office reports that Sioppa, using the username “Paxonhotsg5,” initiated a conversation in April with an 11-year-old boy in […]
11-Year-Old Australian Girl Assaulted by Stranger After Connecting on Snapchat
An 11-year-old girl in Australia faced grooming and sexual abuse from strangers on Snapchat after she began adding random users to boost her points on the app. She reportedly added a stranger, engaging in a rivalry with her best friend over Snapchat scores, according to reports. The girl, using the name “April,” added 23-year-old Jai […]
Ex-Teacher Pretended to Be Teen on Snapchat and Engaged in Explicit Conversations with Minors
A former New York teacher was apprehended on Monday after allegedly coercing explicit photos from a minor by pretending to be a teenager, according to police. Ryan J. McCaffery, who taught at Riverhead High School, faces multiple charges, including three counts of promoting indecent material to minors and three related to engaging with children under […]
Snapchat is ‘openly defying’ Florida law for protecting minors: state AG
Florida Attorney General James Usmier filed a lawsuit Monday against SnapChat’s parent company, Snap Inc., claiming that the popular platform “openly denies” state law aimed at protecting young minors from addictive social media features and vague and dangerous content. The recently appointed Attorney General Ron DeSantis, Florida GOP Governor, was alleged in a Circuit Court […]