Online harassment
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Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover bid may stifle marginalized groups: expertsMusk's bid to buy Twitter has spurred speculation that the tech mogul's promises to foster "free speech'' could translate into a hands-off approach to harassment.TechApr 30
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B.C. councillor targeted by threats says arrest made amid growing harassment of public figuresCoun. Brenda Locke, who is running for mayor in the upcoming October election, described the threats as violent and sexual in nature, delivered over the course of multiple emails.CrimeMar 23
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Woodbridge, Ont. man arrested, charged after allegedly harassing woman online: policeIn a press release issued Tuesday, Peel Regional Police said the man was charged following an "in-depth" investigation spanning several years.CrimeJan 18
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Domestic violence, rural N.S. and how transition houses remain a crucial lifeline for womenA Halifax lawyer calls for expanded access to resources for victims of intimate partner violence in the digital age, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.CrimeJan 14
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Dartmouth woman accused in dog-swinging video says she’s facing racist attacks onlineClarissa Crawley's family says there have been racist hate messages about her circulating on social media since she was identified.CrimeJul 14, 2020
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10-year-old allegedly threatened by masked stranger online, OPP sayDuring the video conversation, the man wore a mask and, according to OPP, threatened the child by running their finger over their throat.CrimeMay 22, 2020
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Hockey PEI warns of season suspensions for players for online trash talkHockey PEI has sent a letter to several minor leagues warning that any players who violate the organization's social media policy will be suspended for the rest of the season.SportsJan 24, 2020
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Halifax man charged for intimidation of peace officers 3 different timesPolice say in once instance, the man posted 'personal and concerning information' about a peace officer and their family on social media.CrimeSep 19, 2019
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Abbotsford police urge teens to say ‘It’s a No’ to combat sexting, online harassmentThe department's Youth Squad is visiting schools across the district to promote the campaign, and says it's already gotten positive feedback.CanadaApr 27, 2019
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Peterborough man accused of fleeing police during arrest for criminal harassmentPolice allege the man drove away while being arrested for criminal harassment involving a woman.CrimeApr 15, 2019
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