Articles for tag: Autism, Berman Jerry Nowlin, blockchain fraud, cryptocurrency scheme, investment losses, mental health, suicide prevention

January 2, 2025

Man Convicted in Tampa Blockchain Case Dies by Suicide, Family Reveals in Shocking Turn of Events

Berman Jerry Nowlin, a 21-year-old involved in a controversial blockchain fraud case, tragically died by suicide at his home in Alabama. Nowlin had recently been found guilty of federal wire fraud and money laundering, following allegations that he helped deceive investors out of $135,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme alongside his childhood friend. While prosecutors claimed ...

October 30, 2024

Market News

A mother blames Character.AI for her son’s suicide, alleging harmful interactions with chatbots exacerbated his mental health struggles.

A Florida mother, Megan Garcia, is suing Character.AI after her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide, allegedly following troubling interactions with the AI chatbot. Garcia claims the platform lacks proper safety measures, enabling her son to develop an unhealthy relationship with the AI. She argues that the chatbot engaged in inappropriate conversations and ...