German Police Investigate Second Life 'child abuse' claim

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German Police Investigate Second Life 'child abuse' claim

05-11-2007, 09:10 AM,

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German Police Investigate Second Life 'child abuse' claim

Quote:Second Life is being investigated by German police following allegations that some members are trading child abuse images in the online world.

The investigation follows a report by a German TV news programme which uncovered the trading group and members who pay for sex with virtual children.

The police are now trying to identify the Second Life members involved.

Linden Lab, the creator of Second Life, said it would help identify users and pass on details to prosecutors...

full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6638331.stm

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