News crew robbed while reporting on ‘sketchy neighborhoods’ app

The app’s creators have also been fielding claims of racism since it was introduced, putting them on the defensive.

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Unfortunately, the neighborhood the crew went to was being reported as a relatively safe one on the app. That’s not a great endorsement. The folks behind the app are now defending it against claims that it’s racist, such as this one:

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