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flag Three men arrested in Maryland posed as minors online, planning sex acts with a perceived 14-year-old via apps.

flag Three men linked to a group called the "Nasty Nine" were arrested in Harford County, Maryland, in an undercover operation involving TV host Chris Hansen and local law enforcement. flag They are accused of using apps like Kik and Hily to communicate with someone they believed to be a 14-year-old, making explicit requests and planning in-person meetings. flag Charles Schmidt, 72, allegedly discussed sexual acts and admitted to taking medication and drinking alcohol before the meeting. flag Ivan Walters, 33, reportedly solicited a 14-year-old boy for oral sex and requested to urinate on him. flag Tyler Devault, also 33, claimed to be 19 and instructed a believed minor on grooming practices and requested sexual acts. flag The suspects were taken into custody, with Walters released on bond and Devault placed on home monitoring; Schmidt remained in custody. flag The case highlights ongoing concerns about online child exploitation and the use of digital platforms by predators.

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