Senators propose law against online encouragement of teen self-harm

U.S. authorities are facing a challenge in stopping online extremist networks like “764” from coercing teens to livestream acts of violence or self-harm, as it is not a federal crime. Senators Grassley and Durbin introduced legislation to criminalize such coercion, with perpetrators facing life in prison under the Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online Act. The bill aims to combat networks like 764, which have pushed victims to suicide, and has received bipartisan support. The FBI has described 764 as a significant threat to teens online, with members blackmailing victims into violent actions.

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