"Pokémon GO players discovered a so-called 'PokéStop,' where people can go to 'catch' creatures on their phones, on Little Saint James, a private island in the US Virgin Islands. Called the Sun Dial, the PokéStop corresponded with a real-life place on the island purchased by the convicted sex offender in 1998, sparking outrage online and prompting Pokémon GO developer Niantic to remove it this week."
"In a statement, Niantic, valued at $9billion, said it removed the location on Epstein Island, adding that its inclusion violated the rules requiring 'safe pedestrian access' to a PokéStop, since no one can legally walk there and would need a boat or plane to reach it. The Daily Mail has reached out to Niantic for comment on how the stop made it into the game and was allegedly left there for several years."
Niantic removed a real-world PokéStop located on Little Saint James, Jeffrey Epstein's private island. The PokéStop, called the Sun Dial, matched a real-life site purchased by Epstein in 1998 and was discovered by players using the game's GPS-based mechanics. Niantic said the stop violated rules requiring 'safe pedestrian access' because no one can legally walk to the island without a boat or plane. Images shared on social media were viewed over 1.9 million times and prompted online outrage. Pokémon GO reports more than 27 million monthly users, including children and teens. The Daily Mail sought comment on how the stop remained in the game.
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