Nigerian brothers whose sextortion plot led to death of Michigan teen get 17 years

Jordan DeMay, a 17-year-old from Michigan, took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam. Two Nigerian brothers, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for blackmailing DeMay by threatening to expose nude photos he sent to someone he believed was a girl. The scam involved a hacked Instagram account. DeMay's parents have expressed some sense of justice from the sentencing, although no sentence can truly bring him back. The incident highlights the dangers of online scams and the importance of seeking help in times of distress. Suicide prevention resources are available, including Samaritans (UK/Ireland), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US), and Lifeline (Australia).