Well, there were screen shots of a conversation in the initial scoop.
See https://archive.md/LHYwz I suppose it's possible they mocked everything up but in between that and video footage I'd lean to it being a real case of a creepy old man trolling for some boipusci
How do I know they really impersonated a minor on Grindr and they're not just making it up? I don't trust sexual accusations.
Well, there were screen shots of a conversation in the initial scoop.
See https://archive.md/LHYwz I suppose it's possible they mocked everything up but in between that and video footage I'd lean to it being a real case of a creepy old man trolling for some boipusci
Trivially easy to fake screenshots.
Here's a fake screenshot where you admitted you did all the forgery yourself.
https://i.imgur.com/2VYCIhJ.png
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Screenshots can be faked indeed. As for the video, from what I understand they just show up at his house and he slams the door in their faces.
Wouldn't be surprised. The culture war is extremely real inside businesses.