Child sex abuse in Germany: Uptick in cases, or more online policing?
02 July 2020 |
11:09 am
In one of the largest child sex abuse investigations in recent years, some 30,000 potential suspects could be tied to a case in western Germany. Here are some of the key questions and answers.
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