Saturday, February 04, 2006

Police investigate whether assaults sparked by MySpace.com\

Police investigate whether assaults sparked by MySpace.com -- Newsday.com: "HARTFORD, Conn. --

Police are investigating whether as many as seven teenage Middletown girls have been sexually assaulted by men they met through the popular Web site MySpace.com. Users of the social networking site create profiles that can include photos, personal information and even cell phone numbers.








'It is a predator's dream come true, this Web site,' said Middletown Police Sgt. Bill McKenna. 'Because not only can you see them, but you can see their friends. You can find out where they go to middle school and high school.' In a statement Thursday, MySpace.com said it was committed to providing a safe environment for its users and to working with state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to address his concerns. "