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Sexting

Studies say sexting among teens down, but some experts disagree

Submitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 5:42pm.READ MORE:
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video With more people staying connected through cell phones, sexting, or sending sexually explicit messages, photos or videos via text message, is popping up on teens' phones. But new studies show fewer than 20 percent of teens send or receive sexually explicit messages. Some experts, though, disagree. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Riel back in court, trial date set

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 3:07pm.READ MORE:
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For the second time this week the former North Brunswick High School band teacher accused of sexting a student was in court. Mark Riel is charged with indecent liberties with a minor after allegedly sending an inappropriate text to a student in January. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Former teacher accused of sexting avoids jail, trial delayed

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:05pm.READ MORE:
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The former North Brunswick High School band teacher accused of sending an inappropriate text to a student avoided jail by showing up for court this morning. WWAY was the only media outlet in the courtroom for Mark Riel's hearing. Full story...
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Rep. Anthony Weiner resigns from Congress

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 2:34pm.READ MORE:
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Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is resigning from Congress, saying he cannot continue in office amid the intense controversy surrounding sexually explicit messages he sent online to several women. Full story...
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Social media conference teaches lessons Weiner didn't learn

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 4:27pm.READ MORE:
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video Social media experts are meeting at the Wilmington Convention Center this week trying to teach businesses the benefits of the new technology. But as the controversy surrounding Rep. Anthony Weiner shows, there are also many risks. Full story...
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Teacher accused of 'sexting' resigns, gives up teaching license

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 10:22am.READ MORE:
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The North Brunswick High School band teacher accused of sending an inappropriate text to a student has quit his job. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Band Director charged with "sexting" sued students for "forking"

Submitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 12:32pm.READ MORE:
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video We learned today that the North Brunswick High School Band Director charged over the weekend with "sexting" a student sued three other students in 2008 for "forking." Mark Riel sued Noah K. Gotsch, Ethan C. Davis and Benjamin A.G. Lockyear in superior court, claiming the three "persecuted, harassed, intimidated and threatened" him. Full story...
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Pender detectives investigating "sexting" at schools

Submitted by Nadine Maeser on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 4:00pm.READ MORE:
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videoTeenagers and other youths at several western Pender schools have been exchanging nude photographs via cell phones. Full story...
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Pender County student faces serious charges after sexting incident

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 5:40pm.READ MORE:
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We are two weeks into the new school year, and sexting has already posed a problem in a local school. A Pender County teen was suspended from school after sending cell phone photos showing intimate contact, known as sext messages. Full story...
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Being proactive can save your kids from the dangers of sexting

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:
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If teens get caught with these nude pictures, the charges can be devastating. They could face child pornography charges, a felony, and possibly have to register as a sex offender. Full story...
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