New Jersey on Thursday became the first state to sue gaming platform Discord, alleging the company failed to protect children from online predators despite marketing itself as a “fun and safe space for teens.” The civil suit, filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, alleges that Discord violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act by...Read More

SHREVEPORT, La. — A six-day operation last week targeting suspected online predators resulted in six arrests, Shreveport police said today in a news release.  The Shreveport Police Department’s Vice Unit teamed up with Safe from Online Sex Abuse (SOSA)to focus on those who allegedly exploit underage victims. “This operation required extensive intelligence gathering and online...Read More

Here are some of the solutions that schools can put in place at each level, starting today. The Districtwide Layer The districtwide layer — the highest-level look at school security — includes numerous changes schools can make with almost no financial strain. These include new policies and procedures, such as districtwide physical security standards, annual...Read More

Seeger, arrested for grave robbing in 2008, was attempting to lure a 15 year old in Willing NY By Andrew Harris, photo from the Allegany County Sheriff’s Department Last November we reported on a man attempting to abuse children in the village of Wellsville. 814PredHunters had used a decoy and confronted the man as he...Read More

Signs of counterfeit child safety seats can be subtle, but they pose significant dangers that can lead to devastating tragedies, a trauma surgeon and California Highway Patrol officer said Wednesday. “Just in my short career as a physician, I’ve already seen multiple children come in with fatal injuries due to not having proper support,” said...Read More

A Fairfax County teacher was among several people arrested in connection with a local sting operation targeting online predators. According to Fairfax County police, seven men — ranging in age from 24 to 50 — are facing a total of 25 felony charges. One of the suspects, Richard Berkowitz, was a physical education teacher at...Read More

Signs of possible sexual assault in children Behavioral changes that can signal that a child has been sexually abused or assaulted. Austin police and public health officials are urging victims who had online or physical contact with a man who allegedly preyed on underaged girls on social media to report any abuse to authorities —...Read More

A two-day operation targeting online child predators in Madison County led to the arrest of an Albertville man. Michael Stevens, 22, of Albertville was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree human trafficking, two counts of traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act and two counts of Electronic Solicitation of a...Read More

Rome, Pa. — A reverend from a church in North Rome is facing child pornography charges after a predator sting was conducted in Bradford County. The 40-year-old man, who was arrested at the church on Thursday, allegedly admitted he has been viewing and masturbating to child pornography for years.  In total, six local men were...Read More

HOUSTON – A new federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims that two major tech platforms failed to protect a 13-year-old girl from an online predator who later sexually assaulted her in her own home. Discord, Roblox named in new lawsuit out of Galveston County The complaint, filed in Galveston County, alleges that the girl was groomed...Read More