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Brazil's government has sued Discord for $97 million, accusing it of failing to protect minors after a 13-year-old girl's suicide during a live stream. The lawsuit seeks to compel the platform to implement stronger safety measures, while Discord denies the allegations.
Brazil's data protection authority has ordered Discord to suspend its live streaming features nationwide, citing the platform's failure to protect minors from violent, self-harm, and suicide content following the death of a 13-year-old girl. The decision came after authorities found strong evidence of moderation failures and arrested five teenagers in connection with the incident.
Japanese police arrested a 49-year-old stepfather on murder charges after the body of his 17-year-old stepson was found in a mountainous area of Kyoto Prefecture on March 24. The victim had been missing for three weeks, and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. Police have not disclosed the suspect's motive but say they have sufficient evidence for the arrest.
