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Snap sued over rape of minor who met adult attacker via Snapchat
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involves a 12-year-old girl who was raped by the attacker after meeting through the social media platform.
A lawsuit has been filed in Missouri state court against Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, and an adult attacker. The case involves a 12-year-old girl who was raped by the attacker after meeting through the social media platform. The lawsuit was filed by the girl's parents, who claim that Snap has refused to disable certain features that pose a danger.
Further details about the lawsuit and the events surrounding the case are available from the source. The incident and subsequent lawsuit highlight concerns about social media safety, particularly for minors. For more information, readers can consult the original report from CBS Texas.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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