Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta

Scottish parents of Murray Dowey, a teen who died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion on Instagram, are suing Meta, the platform's owner, in a US court. The Doweys are seeking punitive damages, alleging Instagram was unsafe and did not implement known safety measures to prevent such incidents. The lawsuit, believed to be the UK's first of its kind, aims to hold Meta accountable for its role in Murray's tragic death. Meta has previously stated it made changes to protect children on the platform.