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He targeted young gay men on Grindr to obtain their sexually explicit photographs & videos consensually & used them to extort money or sex
Silveria is currently in custody. He faces up to twelve years in state prison for his crimes. Sentencing is scheduled for May 22, 2024
Homophobes target users for violence
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Before TikTok, the U.S. took action over national security concerns with Grindr. In 2020, the app was sold by China-based Beijing Kunlun Tech
Advocacy groups welcomed arrests, urged authorities to investigate other cases
Company mandated that workers return to in-person work for two days a week last month at designated “hub” offices or face termination
Advocacy organizations have welcomed arrests
“Homeland Security Investigations has not observed any sextortion investigations that refer specifically to gay teenagers”