United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Minneapolis Division Jill Sanborn, and Bloomington Police Chief Jeff Potts will convene a community meeting on May 14, 2019, to talk about the issue of sextortion and the alarming increase that law enforcement is seeing in these types of cases. Sextortion is a type of online sexual exploitation where victims are coerced into providing sexually explicit images or videos often in compliance with a threat being made against them or their loved ones. Join us for a panel discussion highlighting the issue of sextortion, trends in victimization, recent cases, prevention tips, and what to do if you or a loved one becomes a target. Parents, teachers, students, law enforcement, and community leaders are encouraged to attend.
This event is free and open to the public. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Arts in Bloomington, Minnesota. For more information, please visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/page/file/1156211/download
NOTE: This event is open press. All media must RSVP to usamn.outreach@usdoj.gov and present valid media credentials at the event.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
