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Palmdale man arrested by FBI for allegedly coercing, extorting girls online
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the case is available from FOX 11 Los Angeles, including the specifics of the federal charges Mellor is facing.
A Palmdale man is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in online coercion and extortion. The suspect, Kenneth Mellor, has been arrested by the FBI. Details of the case indicate that Mellor allegedly used online platforms to target minor girls.
These platforms include Roblox and Discord, which were reportedly used to coerce and extort the girls into sending explicit material. Further information on the case is available from FOX 11 Los Angeles , including the specifics of the federal charges Mellor is facing.
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Category: safety Published: June 25, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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