Snap Accuses New Mexico of Misleading Investigation, Claims Friending of Predators Was Intentional
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Snap Accuses New Mexico of Misleading Investigation, Claims Friending of Predators Was Intentional
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has launched a counterattack against a scathing lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Attorney General's office. The lawsuit alleges that Snap's platform systematically recommends teen accounts to child predators, facilitating child sexual exploitation. At the heart of Snap's defense is the accusation that the New Mexico AG's office intentionally sought out and befriended known predators using a decoy account. The company claims that the AG's office misrepresented its own investigation and cherry-picked evidence to support its claims. Key Points from Snap's Motion to Dismiss: Misrepresentation of Investigation: Snap argues that the AG's office initiated contact with known predators, rather than the other way around. False Claims about Safety Features: The company denies misleading users about the safety and ephemerality of its "disappearing" messages. Compliance with Federal Law: Snap asserts its compliance with fed…
