They Tried To Catch a Child Predator on a Livestream. They Trapped Themselves Instead.

NYT Technology Wednesday 10 June 2026, 15:43 UTC By Kashmir Hill and Aric Toler 1 min read

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What happened when livestreaming vigilantes ambushed an innocent man.

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They Tried To Catch a Child Predator on a Livestream. They Trapped Themselves Instead.

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