The families affected by the tragic Uvalde school shooting have filed lawsuits against the gun manufacturer involved, the video game 'Call of Duty' creator, and Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram.
In two recent lawsuits, it is alleged that the companies played a role in promoting dangerous weapons to a group of young men who were considered to be socially vulnerable. This includes the 18-year old individual responsible for the shooting.
Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families File Suits Against Gunmaker, Meta, 'Call of Duty' Creator
A tragic incident occurred at Robb Elementary School, resulting in the loss of nineteen innocent children and two dedicated teachers. Friday commemorated the second anniversary of the tragic Texas school shooting.
According to AP News, lawsuits have been filed in Texas and California against Activision, the developer of the popular military video game series 'Call of Duty;' Daniel Defense, a well-known gun manufacturer specializing in high-end rifles; and Meta Platforms.
These companies are being accused of fostering a culture where young individuals act out violent video game scenarios in real life, using readily available weapons of war. The suspect, Salvador Ramos, used an AR-15 style rifle during the incident.
The lawsuits claim that Meta and Activision were aware of the gun's presence and influenced him to view it as a means to resolve his issues.
According to attorneys, a news release states that lawsuits have been filed alleging that Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense have engaged in a scheme that targets vulnerable, young boys.
The statement asserted a clear connection between the actions of these companies and the Uvalde shooting.
Families' Attorney Claims Uvalde Shooting Incident Linked to Companies
During the investigation into the Uvalde shooting, a rifle similar to an AR15, made by Daniel Defense, was discovered in the school. This information was shared by John Whitmire, a Texas state senator at the time and currently serving as the mayor of Houston.
During the investigation into the Uvalde shooting, a rifle similar to an AR15, made by Daniel Defense, was discovered in the school. This information was shared by John Whitmire, a Texas state senator at the time and currently serving as the mayor of Houston.
According to Josh Koskoff, a partner at Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder and an attorney for the families, there is a clear connection between the actions of these companies and the Uvalde shooting.
In the early hours of Ramos' 18th birthday, the Uvalde shooter got an AR-15 rifle from a manufacturer with a relatively small market presence. Long before he reached the legal age to buy it, he found himself being sought after and influenced by Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense on the internet.
The three-headed monster deliberately exposed him to the weapon, manipulating his perception to viewer it as a means to resolve his issues and providing him with training to use it.
A lawsuit has been filed in Uvalde, Texas District Court, alleging that Daniel Defense engages in questionable practices by using social media and first-person shooter simulations to attract teenagers to its website.
The lawsuit claims that the company monitors their online activity, collects information about their interests, and requests their contact details, CNN reported.
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