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As ‘child predator hunters’ go viral, states grapple with the risks of civilian stings

States Newsroom · November 10, 2026

Across the country, dozens of civilian groups, or vigilantes, are posing as children online, arranging meetings with adults they suspect of seeking sex with minors and livestreaming the confrontations to thousands of viewers. The groups say they are helping protect children and bring suspected predators to justice…

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As ‘child predator hunters’ go viral, states grapple with the risks of civilian stings

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