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Teen's Suicide Sparks Outcry Over Social Media Accountability

3/26/2026

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Walker Montgomery, a Mississippi teen, died by suicide after an Instagram sextortion scheme.
Brian Montgomery, the teen's father, says court rulings against Meta found it prioritized profits and imposed a $375 million penalty.
Deb Schmill, whose daughter died from fentanyl poisoning linked to social media, urged accountability.
The Kids Online Safety Act aims to protect children while remaining stalled in Congress.

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Story summary

Walker Montgomery, a Mississippi teen, died by suicide after an Instagram sextortion scheme.
Brian Montgomery, the teen's father, says court rulings against Meta found it prioritized profits and imposed a $375 million penalty.
Deb Schmill, whose daughter died from fentanyl poisoning linked to social media, urged accountability.
The Kids Online Safety Act aims to protect children while remaining stalled in Congress.