Parents of sextortion victim sue Meta for alleged wrongful death
2 days ago
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- #teen-safety
- A 16-year-old boy, Murray Dowey, took his own life after falling victim to a sextortion gang on Instagram.
- His parents are suing Meta for wrongful death, alleging the company's design flaws and prioritization of engagement over safety contributed to their son's death.
- The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, claims Meta failed to implement safety features and knowingly allowed predators to target teens.
- Meta is accused of collecting personal data without consent and using it to recommend teen users to sextortionists.
- The case is the first in the UK to focus on sextortion, a crime that has seen a sharp rise in recent years.
- Meta has introduced new safety features to protect children from scammers, but critics argue more needs to be done.
- The parents are also raising awareness about the dangers of sextortion to help other families avoid similar tragedies.