Snap Sued Over Rape of Minor Who Connected to Attacker on Platform

Parents of a 12-year-old girl who was raped by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued the company and the attacker in Missouri state court. The lawsuit underscores the urgent need for stricter accountability and safety measures on social media platforms that facilitate contact between minors and predators. This case serves as a stark warning to tech companies about their responsibility to protect vulnerable users from online-enabled crimes.