NPR: California judge permits case against Snapchat for its role in fentanyl overdoses
NCPC Executive Director Paul DelPonte commends a California judge's decision to advance a case against Snapchat for its part in fentanyl-related deaths. Plaintiffs are the families of more than 60 children who died from fentanyl-laced pills sold on the social media platform. "Section 230 is not a get out of [...]
HealthNews: Snapchat Accused of Role in U.S. Fentanyl Crisis
Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the sale of illegal fentanyl on Thursday. The NCPC urges the Biden Administration to investigate Snapchat and other social media for playing a part in the illegal facilitation of fentanyl. Fentanyl deaths are only increasing [...]