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: Investigations have alleged that TikTok’s livestreaming features and algorithms have exposed sexualized minors for profit . A 2025 lawsuit by the state of Utah claimed that TikTok was aware its features allowed for child exploitation but continued to profit from it.
: In December 2025, influencer "José N" was arrested in Chiapas for child trafficking and disseminating child pornography after investigations revealed he was sharing sexual material involving minors. Similarly, Christopher Westbrook, a TikToker from Arkansas known as a "sorority chef," was arrested in 2023 for distributing and possessing over 700 files of child sex abuse material .
: Cases like that of James Pagliaro in early 2026 involve predators using TikTok to groom and recruit minors for sexual acts. Nanny Abuse and Exploitation Cases
