Six stories in the news today, Aug. 17
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press:
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TEENS IN NOVA SCOTIA COURT TO FACE CHARGES UNDER NEW LAW
Six teenaged boys are expected in a Nova Scotia court today to face the first charges in Canada under a new law designed to combat illegal online sharing of images. Police in Bridgewater say images of more than 20 teenaged girls were circulated after allegedly being shared without consent in a Dropbox account. Two 18-year-olds and four 15-year-olds — whose identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act — have been charged with both distributing intimate images without consent and possession and distribution of child pornography.