Wisconsin teen named in new Meta lawsuit | Technology
Wisconsin teen named in new Meta lawsuit | Technology
Publish Date: 2026-03-29 11:37:00
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LOS ANGELES — Jurors in California found Meta and Google liable for harming a young woman’s mental health when she was a minor.
The outcome of a trial that ended on Wednesday could have implications for a case close to home.
Bradyn Bohn is listed in a new lawsuit against Meta. The Wisconsin teen died by suicide a year ago after becoming the victim of sexual extortion. His story and others like it led to legislation, now known as Bradyn’s Law, that increased penalties for perpetrators of the crime, often referred to as sextortion.
His mom says accountability shouldn’t end there.
“He was contacted by a predator on Meta’s app who then had access to his friends and family, and being a minor account, they shouldn’t have had access to that, Brittney Bird, Bradyn’s mother, said. “They’re not removing them.”
The lawsuit accuses Meta of knowing accounts flagged as predators were being recommended to teen users and not doing anything about it. Bird says the California verdict is giving her hope. Meta plans to appeal that decision.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or considering suicide, there are resources available to help. Calling 988 nationwide will connect you to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In Dane County, Journey Mental Health Center has a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline at 608-280-2600.
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