The parents of a 12-year-old girl file a lawsuit in Missouri state court against Snap Inc. and the attacker, saying Snapchat features recommended the child and exposed her address through Snap Maps without parental consent.They say Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios posed as a 17-year-old, sent unsolicited nude photos, groomed the girl and then raped her; Valentin-Rios pleaded guilty to statutory rape and is serving an 18-year sentence.The plaintiffs seek damages and court orders to change
Snapchat’s default features and warn parents, citing prior suits while
Snap Inc. says it prioritizes safety and works with law enforcement.