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Jun 2023
15m 41s

How Instagram Connects a Vast Pedophile ...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for June 7. Investigations by The Wall Street Journal and university researchers found that Instagram helps connect and promote a vast pedophile network. Reporter Katherine Blunt talks about the findings, and how Instagram parent Meta is addressing them. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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