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CROWN POINT — A jury convicted a Park Forest man Wednesday of the 2021 rape of a woman in Munster. Corrie Westbrook, 31, assaulted the woman on her couch on during the night between April 17 and 18, 2021. The state built its case on testimony from the woman and a Snapchat video which showed Westbrook assaulting her by performing oral sex on her, according to court records. The trial began Monday and concluded Wednesday in Lake County Judge Salvador Vasquez's courtroom. The jury reached a verdict in approximately 25 minutes, according to a spokeswoman from the Lake County prosecutor's office. The victim told police she went to get dinner and drinks with Westbrook in Munster, according to court documents. While at Mark O's Bar and Grill in Munster, she said she ordered a vodka with cranberry juice and said her memory soon started to "go in and out" and she was not able to remember parts of the night. She said she could remember a man asking her if she was OK as she left the establishment, court documents state.  People are also reading… The next thing she remembered was being on the couch at her home and Westbrook smacking her face

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr is celebrating nine years since she first met her billionaire Snapchat co-founder husband Evan Spiegel.Kerr, 40, who married Spiegel back in May 2017 in a backyard wedding, shared on Instagram a picture of her and her man, 33, meeting for the very first time at a Louis Vuitton event in New York.The former Victoria's Secret model, who is pregnant with her fourth child, said ''fate bought them together" that evening and described their meeting as "magical".(Getty)"On this day in 2014, fate (and @louisvuitton) brought Evan and I together at a dinner at the MOMA in NYC," Kerr's post began.She added: "The magical moment we met was captured 📸 9 years ago."Kerr attended the brand's monogram celebration at the Museum of Modern Art In November 2014.READ MORE: Warning before buying $79 Taylor ticketsKerr attended the brand's monogram celebration at the Museum of Modern Art In November 2014. Pictured. (Getty)Kerr looked incredible on the evening in a white miniskirt which she teamed with a sheer black blouse and denim-look heeled boots.The couple reportedly started dating in 2015, before tying the knot in May 2017.In September, Kerr announced she is pregnant with her fourth child, her third with Spiegel.

Snap's executive ranks continue to be in flux.The latest in a string of exits is Nima Khajehnouri, who led engineering at Snapchat.The company is still struggling toward profitability and steady revenue growth.Another top executive is out at Snap.Nima Khajehnouri, who spent nine years as vice president of engineering at Snapchat, will leave the company next month, according to two people familiar with the company who asked to remain anonymous so they could speak freely. Their identities are known to Insider.Khajehnouri led engineering for the Snapchat app, as well as monetization efforts within it, such as ads and Snapchat+ subscriptions.A company spokesman declined to comment but confirmed Khajehnouri is leaving the company December 1. Khajehnouri did not respond to a request for comment.Khajehnouri is the latest in a string of high level departures and changes at Snap, as CEO Evan Spiegel struggles toward profitability and steady revenue growth since its IPO in 2017. Spiegel is said to now be overseeing all leaders of Snap's business, as well as product, something he's maintained close oversight of for years.Although Snapchat users are at an all-time high, with 406 million people using the app daily, Snap is scrambling to remake its advertising business, which

by WZTVWed, November 8th 2023, 12:13 AM UTCNashville man faces charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minors on Snapchat (Photo: MNPD)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Nashville man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly sending videos of sex acts on a social media app.According to Metro Police, a cyber tip from an Internet cloud storage provider led to Tuesday's arrest of 25-year-old Daniel Allen for sending child sexual abuse material to another Snapchat user.Based on information contained in the tip, police say a search warrant for the contents of the Snapchat account was issued. Detectives found two videos of minors engaged in sex acts.According to Metro Police, Allen admitted to owning the account and to sending the videos. An iPhone was also seized from his possession and was found to contain more graphic images of children engaged in sexual activity, police say.Allen is charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.Metro Police say the investigation is ongoing with additional charges expected.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man is facing a slew of child sex crime charges after Metro Nashville police received a cyber tip about a man sharing child sexual abuse material on Snapchat.Police said the tip came from an internet cloud storage provider which led to the arrest of 25-year-old Daniel R. Allen.After issuing a search warrant, MNPD went through Allen’s Snapchat account and found two videos of minors engaged in sex acts. Police said he admitted to owning the account and sending the videos.“An iPhone was also seized from his possession and was found to contain more graphic images of children engaged in sexual activity,” MNPD said.Allen is charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor; police said more charges are expected.Copyright 2023 WSMV. All rights reserved.

Minnesotans who have personally seen the negative effects of social media on kids and teens have an opportunity to share their experiences. The office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has launched an online form for sharing personal stories about mental and physical health problems tied to platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. The move comes as Ellison takes part in a multi-state lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta use features aimed at addicting children. In October, Ellison announced he would join a coalition of more than 40 other states in the action. “By sharing your stories, you will help us understand the harm these platforms are causing so we can better stop that bad behavior moving forward,” Ellison said in a statement Monday. Social media has come under increased scrutiny from health experts and government officials in recent decades for its addictiveness and potential threat to children’s mental health. In 2021, a group of state attorneys general, including Ellison, asked Facebook to create a separate Instagram platform for children under 13. In a 2023 health advisory, the American Psychological Association recommended a greater degree of parental supervision on social media in early adolescence and screening for harmful content

An Island Lake man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two children he met last year through a social media platform, according to court records and a news release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally.Ernesto Reynosa-Vasayez, 35, pleaded guilty Friday to predatory criminal sexual assault of a 12-year-old child and criminal sexual assault of a 14-year-old child, according to the release.Reynosa-Vasayez befriended and solicited photographs of both children via Snapchat before driving to meet and assault them, according to court records.In exchange for his guilty plea, additional counts of predatory criminal sexual assault, traveling to meet a minor, grooming and sexual exploitation were dismissed, court records show.Reynosa-Vasayez is required to serve 85% of his sentence and will receive credit for almost 500 days spent in custody at the McHenry County jail since his arrest June 24, 2022.After he’s released from prison, he will be on mandatory supervised release for three years to life and must register as a sex offender for life.At the end of his prison term, he also will be evaluated to determine whether he is a sexually violent person, according to the sentencing order signed by Judge Tiffany Davis.

Snapchat has become one of the largest social media platforms today, boasting a massive user base. According to market research firm Statista, as of Q2 2023, Snapchat has approximately 397 million regular users worldwide. Developed Snap Inc., Snapchat is an application that allows users to send and share photos and videos with friends or post them on Snapchat as “Stories,” which can only be viewed for a short period before disappearing automatically. The app also offers features such as geotagging, adding color filters to images and videos, and direct messaging between users.One of the standout features of Snapchat, setting it apart from other free internet messaging apps, is that messages self-destruct after a short period once the recipient has read them. This functionality has made Snapchat popular for sending explicit content since the messages, photos, and videos sent via Snapchat are automatically deleted without a trace.In 2017, Snapchat introduced the “Snap Map” feature. This feature allows users to share their location with friends and view their friends’ locations on the app. It also helps Snapchat users easily find nearby friends and discover locations of interest.Recent reports from Snapchat users in Vietnam have discovered an unauthorized addition to the Snap Map

How does Snapchat’s community guidelines ensure a respectful user environment?Snapchat, the popular multimedia messaging app, has become a hub for millions of users to connect, share moments, and express themselves creatively. However, with such a vast user base, maintaining a respectful and safe environment can be a challenge. To address this, Snapchat has implemented a comprehensive set of community guidelines that aim to foster a positive user experience while ensuring the platform remains a space for self-expression.Snapchat’s community guidelines serve as a code of conduct for its users, outlining the expected behavior and content standards. These guidelines cover a wide range of topics, including harassment, hate speech, explicit content, and bullying. By clearly defining what is acceptable and what is not, Snapchat sets the tone for a respectful user environment.One of the key aspects of Snapchat’s community guidelines is its zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and harassment. The platform encourages users to report any instances of bullying or harassment they encounter, and takes swift action against offenders. This proactive approach helps to create a safer space for users to interact and share content without fear of being targeted.Additionally, Snapchat’s guidelines explicitly prohibit the sharing of explicit or sexually explicit content. This

How many of you really know what children and young people are exposed to in WhatsApp groups, TikTok or Snapchat? They see war crimes, animal cruelty and pornography unfiltered. Since it is almost impossible to control social media content, the dangers are constantly increasing.In the Diskuthek@Körber-Stiftung we debate: What is the correct way to use smartphones and social media? Does consumption have to be regulated by law? And what can parents, educators and politicians do to protect our children?Moderation: Daphne SagnerEditorial team: Marco Klehn, Isa von HeylEditorial assistance: Katharina Kohler, Dr. Ludwig Werny, Laura RodriguesCinematography: redpinata GmbHProduction management: Christoph GülichFact checks: Dirk Liedtke