Mass. college students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot appear in court
Briefly

The students are accused of plotting to lure a 22-year-old man via a dating app under the premise of a TikTok trend, leading to kidnapping charges.
According to reports, the 22-year-old military man was chased by a group of at least 25 people after being accused of being a pedophile for trying to connect on Tinder.
Kelsy Brainard, who allegedly used Tinder for the lure, now faces an additional charge of witness intimidation connected to the case.
The case raises significant concerns about the dangers of social media interactions and the potential for violent outcomes in seemingly innocuous situations.
Read at Boston.com
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