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Lawmakers want lessened sexting penalties

Features — June 29, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Emma Mary Woodrich is a teen sexter. Woodrich, 17, thinks of sexting as a hobby, not as something that could have serious legal consequences. Sexting, or sending nude or semi-nude photos via cell phone or online, is a recent trend among teens and can result in serious legal consequences. Woodrich is one of the lucky sexters. “I’ve only been caught sexting one time when my mother found dirty messages on...

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