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13-year-old girl solicited for sexual activity via Snapchat in Madison County Alabama

Jan 27, 2025Huntsville, United States1 source

Summary

A 41-year-old man reached out to a minor through Snapchat to solicit sexual activity, according to the Huntsville Police Department. The incident occurred in Madison County, Alabama, and was reported to authorities on Sunday after an officer was flagged down by a vehicle. The victim disclosed that someone had solicited her for unwanted sexual activity. John Hartley is charged with electronic solicitation of a child, as per jail records. The case is under active investigation, and police indicated additional charges may be filed.

Incident Details

Domain
Child Safety

Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.

Mechanism
contact
Severity
Minor involved
Platforms
Recipient
Individuala minor victim (specific details not provided)
Dimensions
psychologicalreputationalautonomydiscriminatory

Sources

1

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