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FakeNoose

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9. He didn't identify himself to the kids he was texting with

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Reply #7)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 08:08 PM

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... however he did ask for photos of certain boys by name. How would he know any of their classmates' names, unless he was also a classmate? These kids were too innocent to be suspicious. That's how they got pulled in.

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Pittsburgh-area high school student facing more than 300 felony charges in child sextortion and catfishing scheme [View all] FakeNoose Saturday OP

a lot more going on here than just cell phones (school hours or otherwise) - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Saturday #1

He's 18, so he's being charged as an adult FakeNoose Saturday #2

We all know that 18 - is some ways from fully developed ... stopdiggin Saturday #3

and still not big on the 'parental monitoring' thing. stopdiggin Saturday #4

Another candidate for a tRump pardon ornotna Saturday #5

I don't think so ... not in this case FakeNoose Saturday #8

A lil monster BlueWaveNeverEnd Saturday #6

Senior class president!!! BlueWaveNeverEnd Saturday #7

He didn't identify himself to the kids he was texting with FakeNoose Saturday #9

Wow, does Elon Musk have a job for this guy! hatrack Saturday #10

At 18, he'll do hard time. Well deserved. harumph Saturday #11

kid needs to get a heavy sentence. Decades. Melon Saturday #12

Peters.... figures. RPM Saturday #13

Agree. Live in the Pittsburgh area. Peters Township is a very wealthy area. debm55 Saturday #15

They have a beautiful new gym/indoor sports arena Deminpenn Saturday #17

This kid is fucked up Javaman Saturday #14

Kid was denied bail because he's considered a threat to the community Deminpenn Saturday #16

Peters Township residents "shocked" at the news Deminpenn Sunday #18

It's a good opportunity for parents to talk with their kids about this stuff FakeNoose Sunday #19