How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'

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Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film’s key claims lack context. Nicole Xu for NPR

Nicole Xu for NPR

Law enforcement officials around the U.S. are sponsoring screenings of a new documentary film that warns parents about the dangers of sexually coercive crimes online. Dozens of organizations, including local police departments, universities, a film festival, the Pentagon and a U.S. attorney’s office, have lent the film credibility by

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