CHICAGO (CBS) — A nude selfie of a girl from the Beverly neighborhood has prompted concern from parents and authorities over children sharing inappropriate pictures of themselves.
Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) said a teen girl took a nude picture of herself, and shared it with her boyfriend on Snapchat. He promptly shared it with friends, and since then it has continued to be shared with other students.
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Chicago police were investigating possible violations of sexting laws.
O’Shea said such incidents are happening more and more in the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods, and neighboring suburbs.
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