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AOL Monitor Accused of Luring 15-Year-Old for Sex

Posted by timothy on from the litigious-society dept.

Amy's Robot writes "According to the AP, an Internet chat room monitor hired by AOL to keep children safe from sexual predators seduced a California girl online and was about to meet her for sex when he was found out by a co-worker, a lawsuit charges. The incident happened 2 years ago, but has become public this week because the lawsuit was just filed by the girl, now 19. She accuses AOL of failing to supervise the employee and of falsely advertising that its online service was safe for children. Who's watching the watchers?"

4 of 851 comments (clear)

  1. That's some weird maths by Nemba · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The girl was 15 when it happened, but now, two years later, she's 19? Something's wrong there...

  2. hmm by stuffedmonkey · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I's ok baby, I have the protection of AOL!

  3. Re:The parent's can't do everything. by Richard_at_work · · Score: 0, Redundant

    If you cant watch them 24/7 then why do you expect someone else to when you arent?

  4. AOL Monitor Accused of Luring 15-Year-Old for Sex by Mr.+KFM · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The incident happened 2 years ago, but has become public this week because the lawsuit was just filed by the girl, now 19.

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    If all else fails... RTFM