Crime & Safetyscore 850·8 metrosupdated 4h ago

Parents Sue Snapchat After Daughter's Rape by Adult Stranger Met on App

The parents of a 12-year-old girl have filed a lawsuit against Snapchat after she was raped by an adult man she met on the platform. The lawsuit claims Snapchat failed to protect users from dangerous interactions and did not adequately warn parents about potential risks.

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