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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Epstein's Google scam removed abuse information from the internet

Jeffrey Epstein allegedly paid large sums to scrub negative information about him from the internet, raising questions about public knowledge of his criminal history.

Mar 21 • 17:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Epstein's Google Scheme Removed Abuse Information from the Internet

Jeffrey Epstein's efforts to clean up his online reputation raised questions about the extent of his influence and whether public figures were misled about his criminal history.

Mar 21 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After Fernandes' allegations: 'I have looked into so many abysses – one has no idea'

TV personalities Mareile Höppner and Lola Weippert discuss their long struggle against male harassment, xenophobia, and online abuse exacerbated by deepfake technology.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The EU eliminates the requirement for online platforms to detect child sexual abuse

The European Union has not extended a temporary measure requiring online platforms to identify and remove child sexual abuse material, creating a legal vacuum.

Mar 21 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lioness star opens up about threats from strangers and fake images - 'call it out'

Chloe Kelly, a prominent Lioness footballer, speaks out about the social media abuse and fake images targeting women, urging society to confront such behaviours through the Enough campaign.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Met Police officer raped and sexually assaulted child after chatting online

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

How school uniform helped organization identify victim of sexual abuse posted on the internet

A young adult was identified after years of being a victim of online sexual abuse thanks to her school uniform appearing in videos and images.

Mar 19 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF arrests suspect in João Monlevade for distributing child sexual abuse material

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in João Monlevade during an operation aimed at combating the distribution of child sexual abuse material online.

Mar 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Girl alerted Bris – man convicted of child rape

A 41-year-old man has been convicted of child rape and sentenced to prison after engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 15 who misrepresented her age.

Mar 19 • 09:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LIVE: The Competition Council informs about violations in the online advertisement market

The Competition Council of Latvia announced a €186,780 fine imposed for the abuse of dominant market position in the online advertisement sector.

Mar 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Minas Gerais man targeted in international investigation over child and adolescent sexual exploitation network on the internet

A 21-year-old man from Itabira is under international investigation for his alleged involvement in an online sexual exploitation network targeting children and adolescents.

Mar 18 • 22:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantling of an online child abuse network in La Matanza: 32 raids and five arrests

Authorities in La Matanza, Argentina, dismantled an online child abuse network, leading to five arrests and the seizure of numerous electronic devices.

Mar 18 • 21:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Competition Council has imposed a fine of 186,800 euros for the abuse of a dominant position in the online advertising market

The Latvian Competition Council has fined a company 186,800 euros for abusing its dominant position in the online advertisement services market.

Mar 18 • 09:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Parliament: A Black Day for Child Protection

The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.

Mar 18 • 05:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'My daughter thought she was talking to a boy online and sent nude pics - but it was someone else'

A couple discusses the devastating impact on their daughter after she was exploited online by a predator masquerading as a boy.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Children assaulted in live streaming for 25 francs (less than 30 euros): the horrific investigation in Switzerland

An investigation reveals a horrifying network in the Philippines involving the live-streaming of child sexual abuse for a small fee.

Mar 17 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police executes search warrant in Amazonas in operation against child sexual abuse on the internet

The Federal Police in Brazil carried out a search and seizure operation in Amazonas as part of a nationwide effort to combat online child sexual abuse.

Mar 17 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Pernambuco suspected of virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child in MA

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Pernambuco, Brazil, on suspicion of committing virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child living in Maranhão.

Mar 17 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

Mar 17 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests suspect of committing online child sexual abuse

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with online child sexual abuse as part of the 'Digital Guardian Operation.'

Mar 17 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Switzerland, they paid 30 euros to watch online the rape of children in the Philippines

A Swiss investigation reveals that child sexual abuse was live-streamed for a fee, exposing a troubling connection between foreign predators and Filipino minors.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Child abuse material ‘systemic’ on Elon Musk’s X amid Grok scandal, Australian online safety regulator warned

The Australian eSafety regulator warned that child abuse material is systemic and more accessible on Elon Musk's platform X, amidst concerns over the Grok chatbot scandal.

Mar 16 • 23:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Breakdown on temporary "chat control"

EU countries and the European Parliament have reached a deadlock in negotiations over temporary regulations aimed at combatting online child abuse.

Mar 16 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed

A survivor of online child abuse recounts her traumatic experience amid a concerning increase in such crimes.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

US$2.68 billion at stake: lawsuit against Sony for abuse of dominant position with the PlayStation online store

A lawsuit in London accuses Sony of overcharging British PlayStation players for almost a decade by monopolizing the digital game sales market.

Mar 16 • 14:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I was mocked over my daughter’s death for endorsing Tinubu – Actress Remi Surutu

Actress Remi Surutu shares her experiences of online harassment following her endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the Nigerian elections.

Mar 16 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'If I hit him more, he falls apart': children abused by father and stepmother recorded assaults through an online game

Children suffering abuse from their father and stepmother in Campinas managed to record the assaults during an online game.

Mar 13 • 13:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Mikaela Shiffrin Reveals the Abuse She Received on the Internet During the Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin shared on social media the hateful messages she received during the Winter Olympics, highlighting the issue of online abuse faced by elite athletes.

Mar 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

From bullying to death threats: Women's testimonies in the European Parliament

Women shared personal experiences of online abuse and threats during an event at the European Parliament.

Mar 12 • 08:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Jaú suspected of assaulting and keeping woman in captivity whom he met online

A man in Jaú, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly assaulting and holding his partner captive after meeting her online.

Mar 11 • 15:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yes to extension while waiting for "chat control"

The EU Parliament has approved an extension of the current rules to combat online sexual abuse against children until August 2027.

Mar 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests mother suspected of sexually abusing her daughters in RJ

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a 33-year-old woman suspected of sexually abusing her daughters and sharing child sexual abuse material online.

Mar 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

He used apps to lure victims in Ecuador: Maryland Prosecutor alerts about the 'modus operandi' of the 76-year-old aggressor

A 76-year-old man from Maryland has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting underage victims from Ecuador using online apps.

Mar 10 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police's Emergency Call: Increase in Sexual Crimes Against Children

Reports indicate a significant rise in suspected sexual crimes against children and adolescents in Finland, particularly concerning the distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Mar 10 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Unredacted Names: No Protection for Epstein's Victims

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein are still being identified by their real names online, exposing them to public scrutiny and potential harm.

Mar 9 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

13-year-old girl hitches a ride from São Paulo to Uberlândia and suffers sexual abuse by the driver during the journey

A 13-year-old girl was sexually abused by her rideshare driver while traveling from São Paulo to Uberlândia without her parents' permission.

Mar 9 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Junior Andre reveals extent of 'disgusting' abuse Harvey Price faces from cruel trolls

Junior Andre expresses sadness over the abusive comments his brother Harvey Price faces online due to his disabilities.

Mar 9 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Women and girls face 'turbo-charged' online harassment and abuse

Experts warn that AI technology has dramatically increased online harassment and abuse against women and girls, urging lawmakers to strengthen regulations.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman living on the streets for 3 years buys house after video about sexual abuse goes viral in Rio

A 28-year-old homeless woman manages to buy a house in Rio de Janeiro after her story about vulnerability and past sexual abuse gained significant attention online.

Mar 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Alexandra investigates abuse against children online – here are her tips for parents

This article discusses the insights of cyber investigator Alexandra Lindgren on online child abuse and offers advice for parents on how to protect their children.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Indigenous Australians share the racist messages they receive online: ‘No one’s feeling safe’

Indigenous Australians are increasingly facing severe online racism, as highlighted by Natasha Wanganeen who shares her harrowing experiences of abuse.

Mar 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has 3 million children and adolescents victims of online sexual violence in one year

About 3 million children and adolescents in Brazil between the ages of 12 to 17 have reported being victims of online sexual exploitation or abuse over the past year.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1 in 5 Brazilian adolescents report having suffered online sexual exploitation or abuse, says Unicef

One in five Brazilian adolescents using the internet has been a victim of online sexual exploitation or abuse facilitated by technology, according to a UNICEF report.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Man in his 30s charged with animal abuse live-streaming hamsters

A man in his 30s has been referred to the prosecutors for animal abuse after live-streaming the mistreatment of hamsters and guinea pigs online.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Acted 'without compassion,' says delegate about man who killed more than 100 animals and streamed it online

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly killing and mistreating over 100 animals during live broadcasts, with authorities describing his actions as cruel and devoid of compassion.

Mar 4 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

No, Xuxa, they are not just annoying, they are much worse

João Lucas, the husband of Sasha Meneghel, faces severe online abuse and defends against it by highlighting societal issues with masculinity.

Mar 3 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of transmitting animal abuse online arrested by police in Fortaleza

A man was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, for allegedly broadcasting animal abuse online, following an investigation by São Paulo's Noad in collaboration with local authorities.

Mar 2 • 20:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Ruling in 'The Boys' Dream': - No case of similar nature

The man behind 'The Boys' Dream' has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for sharing inappropriate images and extortion, among other charges.

Mar 2 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father and stepmother arrested for suspected torture of teenager to death are pastors in Porto Velho

A father and his wife have been arrested in Porto Velho, Brazil, for allegedly torturing their teenage daughter to death; the couple claimed to be pastors and had a following online.

Feb 27 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Google lists sites that create fake intimate images of women and children, says study

A study by FGV in Rio reveals that Google searches index sites and apps that allow for the non-consensual manipulation of images of women and children, raising concerns about online gender violence and child abuse.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC

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