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Father of 16-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Helping Her Make Money Sharing Nude Photos

The girl had a well-known online presence on a variety of social media platforms, authorities said.
Father of 16-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Helping Her Make Money Sharing Nude Photos
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Jill McLaughlin
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A father was arrested on suspicion of helping his 16-year-old daughter sell nude photographs online, making about $40,000 in profit, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported Nov. 18.

Scott Van Davis, 46, of El Dorado County, was charged with several felony counts after allegedly helping his daughter post the photos, according to the sheriff’s department.

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