German Pornography ("Ageplay") Investigation

Accusations Regarding Child Pornography in Second Life

by: Robin Linden

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 at 10:32 PM PDT

Official Linden Blog

"What's going on?

"On Thursday May 3, we were contacted by German television network, ARD, which had captured images of two avatars, one that resembled an adult male and another that resembled a child, engaged in depicted sexual conduct. Our investigations revealed the users behind these avatars to be a 54-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman. Both were immediately banned from Second Life....."(more)

Real Crimes Against Children Reported In Second Life

Linden Lab, the company that develops and operates Second Life, says it will work with authorities to help bring the virtual and real-life pedophiles to justice.

By Mitch Wagner

InformationWeek

May 10, 2007 03:09 PM

Article

"German authorities are investigating simulated child molestation and real child pornography in Second life....." (more)