Alexander McCartney sentenced in U.K. court for

A man from Northern Ireland, Alex McCartney, was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for his involvement in a large criminal “catfishing” case. McCartney pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and admitted to blackmailing and exploiting 70 child victims, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in West Virginia. Authorities discovered McCartney’s crimes when investigating the girl’s suicide. McCartney targeted around 3,500 victims worldwide, mostly using Snapchat. The case highlights the dangers of online predators, with calls for stronger safety measures from social media platforms like Snapchat.