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Disappearing messages, permanent proof: How group chats are investigated in criminal cases

Disappearing messages, permanent proof: How group chats are investigated in criminal cases
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A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has sparked a reopened criminal investigation in New York and ignited a viral online debate: Should everyone in a private group chat be held legally accountable when a crime is broadcast in real time, or onl...

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