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Two families sue Meta over teens' deaths by suicide, citing 'sextortion' scams

The families of two boys who died by suicide filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company ignored the rising danger of sexual blackmail on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

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Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

Β© Michelle Gustafson for NBC News

Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.

Β© Michelle Gustafson for NBC News

Tricia Maciejewski said she did not think it would be possible for a total stranger to message her 13-year-old son on Instagram.
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