In today's computer-addicted world, online predators are a constant concern, especially for parents whose kids are tied to their phones, tablets or laptops. And how do they convince kids to do bad things on the Internet? The men even convinced some girls to cut themselves while they watched. The case ended last week with all nine defendants getting decades in prison, including a married father of two from New York who masterminded and ran the operation. He got 40 years. Here, according to the FBI, prosecutors and the victims, is how the predators who were known as the "Bored Group" pulled it off.
Teen “Sexting” Laws In Pennsylvania
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This website uses cookies to help us give you the best experience when you visit our website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies. Mostly there were the typical posts from his friends, the kind of stuff teenagers share on a Saturday night. But then, scrolling through his Stories, he saw something more sinister. A girl he knew loosely through a friend of a friend had posted a series of naked pictures.
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You might have gotten the call from another parent, who was appalled. Or the school administrator. Or maybe you found out about it yourself.
A common behavior in relationships today involves the use of technology as in sexting. By definition sexting the sending of an erotic, explicit or pornographic photo or video through an electronic device, such as a cell phone, tablet or IPod. While some states across the nation have put laws into place specifically targeting teen sexting, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not, and these actions are often covered legally under child pornography laws. These child pornography laws are normally used to punish adults harshly who solicit suggestive photographs from underage people, however in cases of teen to teen sexting, the sharing of these photographs can provide harsh penalties to young people.
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