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Amr Alfiky/AP FILE - This July 30, 2019, file photo shows an introduction page for Snapchat (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Missouri, teacher is facing charges for allegedly asking a student to submit nude photos. Jonathan Newton is charged with one count of felony second-degree sexual trafficking of a child under the age of 18. According to court documents filed Friday by the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, a juvenile and his guardian contacted police on March 27, 2025, to report that a teacher had asked the victim for a photo of his genitals. The juvenile told detectives he received a message from Newton on Snapchat. Court documents indicate the juvenile provided detectives with photos of the conversation. Police located Newton and conducted an interview, where Newton said he met the victim because they both are at the same school. He also confirmed he asked the victim for a photo. Court documents posted Monday reveal an arrest warrant has been issued for Newton. Prosecutors have requested Newton be held on a $75,000 bond upon his arrest. Among the bond conditions requested by prosecutors is that Newton not have contact with anyone under the age

Morgan Stapp, a 32-year-old mother of seven from Indianapolis, was arrested on July 8 and charged with attempting to commit child sex trafficking, according to Marion County court records reviewed by USA TODAY. She was released from jail after posting a USD 100,000 bond. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by People, Stapp allegedly sent explicit messages to a man on November 1, 2024, offering her infant daughter for sexual assault in exchange for money. The messages, sent via Snapchat, reportedly included three photos of her 7-month-old daughter along with the text: “U can f** her for USD 400. Half now rest after. I’ll send my address. I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture.”* Snapchat’s safety systems flagged the messages and alerted authorities. Ten days later, FBI agents visited Stapp’s home in Indianapolis for questioning. ALSO READ:  VIDEO: Fireball, Thick Smoke Erupt After Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School With Children Present Denial And Investigation During the November 11, 2024, interview, Stapp allegedly denied sending the messages, claiming her Snapchat account had been hacked. She told agents she had received an email stating her account was permanently banned due to “online commercial sex

By Brittany Siminitz | July 21, 2025 If your business isn’t on Snapchat—the multimedia, disappearing-messaging app favored by Gen Z and younger millennials—new research suggests it might be worth considering. Between TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, businesses have a lot of choices as to where to spend their ad dollars, and Snapchat doesn’t always seem to enter the conversation. But research commissioned by the app and performed by analytics platform Triple Whale suggests that Snapchat is one of the most efficient platforms for scaling e-commerce brands. The study—which incorporates research from roughly 20,000 advertisers and about $3 billion in ad spend across platforms—found that while being a smaller platform by spend share, Snapchat achieved a 7.5% ROAS (return on ad spend) improvement, while most platforms declined. In layman’s terms, Snapchat helped advertisers make 7.5% more money per ad dollar than most other platforms. “It’s critical advertisers pay close attention to efficiency in today’s ever-evolving landscape,” said Anthony DelPizzo, Triple Whale’s director of product marketing, in a statement. “Snapchat’s 7.5% improvement makes it a standout opportunity.” There are a couple of reasons why small- and medium-size businesses might consider advertising and growing their presence on Snapchat—particularly with TikTok in seemingly endless

A Key West bartender has been arrested and faces serious charges after allegedly sharing child pornography and bestiality videos on Snapchat, officials reported. Jorge Tyler Perez, 28, is now facing one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and 14 counts of sexual activities involving animals. This arrest comes as a result of an investigation initiated by a tip off to authorities. According to the NBC Miami report, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) began their investigation in November of 2024 after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children concerning child porn being posted on Snapchat by a user, who was eventually identified as Perez. Furthermore, during the investigation, agents uncovered additional content involving bestiality that Perez also allegedly posted on the social media platform. As detailed by the CBS News, last Friday a search was executed on Perez's residence where his electronic devices were seized. Following the raid, Perez was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Perez’s alleged actions have prompted a joint investigation involving local Key West authorities and federal agencies to address the distribution of illicit materials. The Key West Police and Homeland Security Investigations have assisted the Florida

When she was 14, Lottie Mears got her first ever boyfriend. Like many teenagers, she was happy and excited, sharing her days with Riley Kirk in Grangemouth, central Scotland. The pair had met on Snapchat and bonded over their love of basketball. Snapchat messages escalated to phone calls and soon the pair were meeting up in person and calling themselves a couple.  Then one day,  Lottie invited Kirk to her house for the first time and everything changed. Kirk, then 14, cornered her in her garage, and forced himself on her and raped her. Afterwards he told her she was 'just annoyed because she had sex she didn't like'. Blaming herself, Lottie was left confused, but after a series of attacks,  they split.  The following year, Kirk called Lottie, claiming to want to apologise for the abuse. Yet, when they met, he grabbed her breasts, groped her intimately and forcefully kissed her. This month, Kirk, now 20,  was jailed for eight years with an extended period of three years, for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against four women including Lottie. Now, Lottie is bravely waiving her anonymity to encourage other survivors to come forward. Recounting the first attack, Lottie, now

An Indianapolis mother is facing child sex trafficking charges for allegedly telling a stranger online that he could sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter for $400, multiple outlets reported, citing a probable cause affidavit. Morgan Stapp, 32, was arrested on July 8 and charged with attempt to commit child sex trafficking, Indiana court and Marion County inmate records reviewed by USA TODAY show. She was released from jail after posting a $100,000 bond, according to court records. USA TODAY contacted the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Indianapolis Metro Police on Saturday, July 19, but has not received a response from either agency. Why did authorities begin investigating Morgan Stapp? Stapp's arrest comes after an FBI investigation that began in November 2024 once Snapchat reported attempted sex trafficking on their app, a probable cause affidavit obtained by CBS 4 and People says. The mother of seven children, whose username was "morgan-stapp” on Snapchat, is accused of sending another user on the app three photos of her 7-month-old daughter, the court document reads, per the outlets. “U can (expletive) her for 400$,” one message read. “Half now rest after. I’ll send my address. I do live alone, and her dad is not

Updated on: July 19, 2025 / 1:49 PM EDT / CBS Miami CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live A man was arrested on Friday in Key West for possessing child abuse materials and engaging in sexual activity involving animals, police said. Jorge Tyler Perez, 28, is charged with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and 14 counts of sexual activities involving animals, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. According to Perez's arrest form, in November 2024, FDLE agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children that a Snapchat user, who authorities confirmed later was Perez, uploaded files showing child sexual abuse material. Authorities found during an investigation that Perez also uploaded videos involving bestiality.   On Friday, authorities conducted a search warrant and seized an electronic device. Tyler Perez was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Homeland Security Investigations and the Key West Police Department assisted with the investigation. This is a developing story. Key West Child Abuse Alyssa Dzikowski Alyssa Dzikowski attended the University of Miami and became a digital producer for CBS News in September of 2022.

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) with Three people have been arrested in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries in Hendersonville. The Hendersonville Police Department said they began investigating on July 16 after reports of multiple vehicle burglaries that had happened in the Centerpoint Road area. HPD said their investigation revealed four people had been in the area on the night before the reports and had entered several unlocked cars, stealing multiple items. Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. Police were able to identify three of the four suspects as Kyle Decker, 19, Kaleb Patrick, 26, and Jeremiah Rumph, 20. Decker and Patrick were arrested shortly after the burglaries were reported, while Rumph was arrested on July 17. The three men have been charged with four counts of vehicle burglary, one count of theft under $1,000, and one count of theft over $1,000. They have all been taken to the Sumner County Jail pending their appearance in General Session Court. HPD is still working to identify the fourth suspect. “Anyone with information regarding these incidents or tips concerning the identity of the 4th subject in this case is also encouraged to contact the Hendersonville Police at 615-264-5303 or

POLICE are urging parents to speak with their children about Snapchat safety after reports surfaced of a large group chat where indecent images of adults were reportedly shared in Warrington. The group chat, which initially operated under the name “Hype Group”, has since been renamed “Nag FC”. It is believed to have included more than 100 young people from the Warrington area. Authorities say that individuals identified as part of the group have already been spoken to by their schools, and parents have been informed. Detective Sergeant Joe Davies said the incident had understandably raised concerns among families and the wider community. “I understand that this incident is likely to have caused considerable concern to the local community, and I would like to reassure parents and carers that we will always take immediate action when it comes to ensuring children are protected.” “We are also working closely with our partner agencies, local schools and Warrington Borough Council, to ensure all children are safeguarded.” “As part of our enquiries, we are keen to identify members of the group and ask that parents and carers speak with their children and check if they too are a part of the group.” Police are

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