Online harassment

• Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover bid may stifle marginalized groups: experts

  Musk'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.

  Tech

  Apr 30
  
• B.C. councillor targeted by threats says arrest made amid growing harassment of public figures

  Coun. 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.

  Crime

  Mar 23
  
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• Woodbridge, Ont. man arrested, charged after allegedly harassing woman online: police

  In a press release issued Tuesday, Peel Regional Police said the man was charged following an "in-depth" investigation spanning several years.

  Crime

  Jan 18
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• Domestic violence, rural N.S. and how transition houses remain a crucial lifeline for women

  A Halifax lawyer calls for expanded access to resources for victims of intimate partner violence in the digital age, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Crime

  Jan 14
• Dartmouth woman accused in dog-swinging video says she’s facing racist attacks online

  Clarissa Crawley's family says there have been racist hate messages about her circulating on social media since she was identified.

  Crime

  Jul 14, 2020
• 10-year-old allegedly threatened by masked stranger online, OPP say

  During the video conversation, the man wore a mask and, according to OPP, threatened the child by running their finger over their throat.

  Crime

  May 22, 2020
• Hockey PEI warns of season suspensions for players for online trash talk

  Hockey 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.

  Sports

  Jan 24, 2020
• Halifax man charged for intimidation of peace officers 3 different times

  Police say in once instance, the man posted 'personal and concerning information' about a peace officer and their family on social media.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2019
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• Abbotsford police urge teens to say ‘It’s a No’ to combat sexting, online harassment

  The department's Youth Squad is visiting schools across the district to promote the campaign, and says it's already gotten positive feedback.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2019
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• Peterborough man accused of fleeing police during arrest for criminal harassment

  Police allege the man drove away while being arrested for criminal harassment involving a woman.

  Crime

  Apr 15, 2019