Misconduct Managed NewsSource™
Misconduct Managed NewsSource™ is a bi-weekly compilation of the top news stories concerning sexual misconduct, abuse, and molestation of at-risk groups in the United States.
CA Man Charged with the Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse of a 10-Year-Old he Messaged on Roblox
A Central California man has been charged with kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a 10-year-old child, whom he had been communicating through the gaming site Roblox and the messaging platform Discord.
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MN Bill Aims to Criminalize A.I.-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
SF 1577 would amend the state’s sex offender registry laws and sex crime punishments to include those who create, possess, or distribute AI-generated child sexual abuse material, as well as place legal restrictions on the possession of sex dolls resembling children under the age of 12.
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Attorney General Sues Messaging App “Discord” for Unlawful Practices That Expose NJ Kids to Child Predators and Violent, Sexual Content
The New Jersey Attorney General and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit against messaging application provider Discord, Inc. (“Discord”) for deceptive and unconscionable business practices that misled parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and obscured the risks children faced when using the application.
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Snapchat Sued in Connection with VT Child Sexual Abuse Case
The parents of 2 Vermont children have sued Snap Inc., accusing the social media company of aiding and abetting a man who allegedly drugged and sexually abused their daughters, both of whom were 12 at the time, and who was subsequently charged with 5 felonies in connection with the incident.
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Florida Attorney General Subpoenas Roblox for their Child Protection Policies and Procedures
The Attorney General's subpoena also demands Roblox to hand over documents related to the platform's collection and processing of children’s data after numerous concerning reports about children being exposed to graphic or harmful material on the gaming platform, as well as predatory adults being able to message minors on the app freely.
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RAINN Expands Communications Services Using Amazon Web Services to Reach Survivors Through Social Media Messaging Platforms
RAINN is now using Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) End User Messaging Social, which leverages the WhatsApp Connector to create on-demand crisis hotlines and additional online support mediums, allowing integration directly into social media messaging platforms, gaming, and other social networking sites.
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A New Study: The Potential Harms of Deepfakes and the Huge Potential for Abuse
A new study from the Ada Lovelace Institute looks at deepfakes from a cultural and social perspective, rather than simply as a financial threat.
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After Decades of Abuse Complaints, NY Pediatrician Ordered to Pay $1.6 Billion
After nearly 40 years of sexual abuse complaints against former New York pediatrician Dr. Stuart Cooperman, a court has ordered him to pay a total of $1.6 billion to over 100 patient victims.
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