Brooklyn Paper on MSN

Hochul backs Stop Online Predators Act in 2026 budget to protect kids online

Hochul said major components of the Stop Online Predators Act, or SOPA, will be included in her proposed 2026 state budget as ...
WBNG

Hochul proposes new online safety measures as cyber crimes targeting children increase

Governor pushes legislation to protect kids from online predators and harmful AI as local law enforcement reports rising ...
Newsworthy Women on MSN

After spike in sextortion cases, Congress moves to toughen laws against online predators

Rep. Laurel Lee spoke on the House floor in support of passing the Combating Online Predators Act during National Human ...

House passes Laurel Lee's bill adding penalties for online predators

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill introduced by Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Tampa, the Combating Online Predators Act.
WETM Elmira on MSN

State of the State: Hochul pushes for online safety measures for minors

New York Governor Kathy Hochul backed the “Stop Online Predators Act” to require age verification, block strangers from ...
FOX 32 Chicago on MSN

Roblox sued by Chicago-area father after son groomed by online predator: court docs

A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
Midland Daily News on MSN

Bikers Against Predators identifies Midland suspect in online sting operation

Midland police are investigating a Midland man identified in a Bikers Against Predators sting to catch pedophiles.
WTKR

Online predators threaten to release explicit picture of Virginia Beach teen if he doesn't pay

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The FBI says they have seen a significant increase in grooming and sextortion activity against children who use the internet. In one Virginia Beach case, criminals threatened to ...