Allegations against Kingston staffer show need for stricter social media laws, nonprofit says

A Burlington mother who founded a nonprofit that prevents child sex abuse is speaking out after “disturbing” allegations were brought to light in Kingston, Massachusetts — just days after the state became one step closer to banning social media for kids under 14.

Adrianne Simeone, through her nonprofit, the Mama Bear Effect, has been tracking cases nationwide involving child sex abuse accusations and convictions for the past 14 years. She says she can’t keep up with the influx.

“We can’t wrangle all the new dangers that keep coming forward with social media,” she said…

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