Teen Girl Sues Discord and Meta Over Alleged Child Abuse by Online Extortion Rings
An anonymous woman is suing Discord and Meta, alleging that child abuse rings on their platforms groomed and blackmailed her as a teen, leading to severe mental and physical harm. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, names three groups—CVLT, 764, and Greggy's Cult—which the FBI says target children online. The plaintiff claims a member of Greggy's Cult contacted her on Discord at age 15, and later a CVLT member groomed her on Instagram, coercing her into sending explicit photos and self-harm images. The suit argues that Discord and Meta created 'permissive environments' giving predators 'unfettered access' and failed to stop the abuse. The case challenges Section 230 protections that shield social media companies from liability for user content. Discord says it has cracked down on the 764 network since 2021, while Meta states CVLT is banned and it works with law enforcement. The plaintiff eventually escaped by faking her own death.
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