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Parents sue Snap after 12-year-old daughter was raped by adult man she met on Snapchat, lawsuit says
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the case can be found through FOX 9 KMSP, which initially reported on the lawsuit.
A lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of Snapchat. The lawsuit stems from an incident involving a 12-year-old girl who was raped by an adult stranger she met on the platform. The girl's parents are suing both the company and the attacker.
Details of the incident and the lawsuit are available from local news sources. Further information about the case can be found through FOX 9 KMSP, which initially reported on the lawsuit.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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