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The family of a 10-year-old girl who choked herself to death as part of a TikTok challenge is suing the video platform for negligence and having a ‘defective design.’

Nylah Anderson of Philadelphia was found unconscious in her mom’s bedroom closet on December 7.

She hung herself from a purse strap after seeing videos related to the ‘blackout challenge’ on the app’s ‘For You’ page, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Pennsylvania.

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Prosecutors say a divorced Indiana couple shared sexually explicit photos and videos of children with former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle, who was sentenced on Monday to decades in prison.

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Lobby Day also known as Advocacy Day is a name used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for select days, often annual, when lay members meet politicians or public servants at various levels to advocate and explain support for legislation relevant to the NGO. While a national lobby day may be held by the national leadership of an organization, its regional or local affiliates may hold their own separate lobby days in order to not compete with the lobby.

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was chosen by the National Association of Attorneys Generals to lead a national committee as Co-Chair, focusing on anti-human trafficking policies and services for survivors. The national committee provides a forum for state attorneys general to collaborate on issues related to human trafficking and promote best practices to combat trafficking and assist survivors.

The Human Trafficking Committee focuses on facilitating education, investigation, outreach, prevention, prosecution, and victim services protection. The committee will also disseminate information on emerging issues and practices in the fight against human trafficking.

“Ending human trafficking in Florida is one of my top priorities, but we can’t achieve this lofty goal by working within our state borders alone. That’s not how traffickers operate, so we too must break down barriers and work together,” said Moody. “I am thrilled to help lead the National Association of Attorneys General Human Trafficking Committee. The members of this prestigious committee will work in unison—to share ideas and strategies for combating human trafficking and saving lives.”

Moody has been a champion of anti-trafficking legislature during her term as Attorney General, bringing pressing issues regarding trafficking in the state to the center of focus. In January, Moody launched the 100 Percent Club, an initiative recognizing Florida businesses and organizations that commit to training their employees on how to spot and report suspected human trafficking.

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The backers of an initiative petition to decriminalize sex work in Oregon have given up on making the November 2022 ballot.

These ‘backers’ want to further exploit women and empower pimps, traffickers, sex buyers, brothel owners and any third party that causes harm to vulnerable people. We will not allow this. We are Warriors! We will protect all women, children and all people. Learn more about the Equality Model. This is what is needed to create change and protect our vulnerable communities.

Portland investor Aaron Boonshoft, chief petitioner for Initiative Petition 51, withdrew the petition Thursday afternoon. The campaign confirmed to WW that the withdrawal means advocates will not attempt to strike prostitution statutes from the Oregon criminal code this year.

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Worried about your kid having secret social media accounts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat?

Take action. Let BARK help. Learn more here.  We can help by alerting you when they sign up for a new account! Tap the link below for all the details. #Parenting  #SocialMedia