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# online grooming

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Judge asked not to jail Dublin man who had sex with 15-year-old

The man had sex with the girl after chatting with her online using a fake profile.

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Nov 30th 2015, 6:38 PM

Sex workers hit out at new bill criminalising prostitution clients

The proposed legislation also includes tough penalties for the grooming of children.

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Sep 23rd 2015, 11:00 PM

Australian man first to be convicted for webcam sex acts with fake girl

He did some horrendous things with what he thought was a nine-year-old girl.

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Oct 21st 2014, 10:29 AM