The parents of a 12-year-old boy who died of suicide after falling victim to online sextortion fought back tears telling their story as Premier David Eby announced measures to fight the effects of cellphones and social media.
Carson Cleland of Prince George died by suicide in October 2023 after having shared intimate images online with somebody who had pretended to be a young girl around his age.
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