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Cracking Down on Online Exploitation: Law Enforcement’s Tireless Battle to Safeguard Minors

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Bakersfield, California – Law enforcement in Bakersfield has intensified efforts to safeguard minors from the dangers of online exploitation. With the rapid growth of internet usage among young people, the need to combat this issue and protect vulnerable individuals has become paramount. Online exploitation poses a significant threat to minors, as predators and criminals leverage digital platforms to target and exploit them. Recognizing this concern, law enforcement agencies in Bakersfield are working tirelessly to stay ahead of these online offenders. Efforts to combat online exploitation involve multiple tactics. Law enforcement has increased monitoring of social … Read more

Montreal Parents File $1.5M Lawsuit After Teacher Allegedly Sells Students’ Artwork Online

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Montreal, Canada – A group of parents from Westwood Junior High School in Saint-Lazare, Quebec, have filed a lawsuit against an art teacher and the Lester B. Pearson School Board for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit comes after students discovered their classroom artwork being sold on the teacher’s personal website. The parents are seeking $1.575 million in damages and punitive damages, with each plaintiff asking for $155,000. The incident has had a significant impact on the students involved, with one parent stating that her daughter no longer wants to pursue a career in art because … Read more

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Cases on Free Speech and Social Media: What it Means for Online Expression

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a series of cases involving free speech and social media this year. One case in particular, Murthy v. Missouri, has drawn attention as it revolves around President Joe Biden’s administration urging platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook to remove posts spreading misinformation about the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and five social media users are bringing the lawsuit, arguing that the government exceeded its authority and violated constitutional free speech rights by censoring posts … Read more

Controversial Online Speech Law Threatens Political Satire and Comedy in Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has implemented a new online speech law that some fear could stifle political humor and limit freedom of expression. The law, known as the “Prevention of Terrorism Act,” gives the government the power to prosecute individuals for spreading hate speech and misinformation through social media and other online platforms. The legislation comes at a time when social media has become a major source of political satire and commentary in Sri Lanka. Cartoonists, bloggers, and comedians have utilized these platforms to voice their opinions and critique government policies. However, critics … Read more