New Details In Billings Underage Snapchat Allegations

Billings Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges

Social media has made it very easy for us to stay in contact with friends and family.

Unfortunately, it's also made it much easier for predators to prey on victims, especially those who are underage.

Charges Include Rape, Child Sex Abuse, and Obstruction

A Billings man is now facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used Snapchat to communicate with several underage girls, leading to a months-long investigation by the Billings Police Department.

According to court documents, 20-year-old Braydon James Quesenberry has been charged with rape, child sexual abuse, obstruction, and endangering the welfare of children.

The investigation began after the mother of a 14-year-old girl contacted police and reported that Quesenberry had allegedly been exchanging explicit photos with her daughter, even after being told the girl's age.

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Additional Allegations Surfaced During The Investigation

As investigators dug deeper into the case, prosecutors say additional allegations involving other underage girls also surfaced.

Quesenberry was arrested by Billings police in March, and prosecutors have added more charges as the case has moved through the court system.

While the allegations are certainly disturbing, they remain allegations at this stage. Quesenberry has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

It's another reminder of the challenges Montana parents face in the social media age and just how important it is to know who kids are communicating with online.

Source: Billings Gazette