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This teen was targeted in a sextortion scheme. Hours later he took his own life

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This teen was targeted in a sextortion scheme. Hours later he took his own life

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A 17-year-old high school student was threatened in a sextortion scam led by cybercriminals. Hours later, he left a note to his family expressing his embarrassment and took his own life. Now his mother, Pauline Stuart speaks out.

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