{"id":25504,"date":"2021-12-06T12:08:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T12:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/senior-vp-at-sony-george-cacioppo-reportedly-fired-after-paedophilia-sting-video"},"modified":"2021-12-06T14:56:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T14:56:54","slug":"senior-vp-at-sony-george-cacioppo-reportedly-fired-after-paedophilia-sting-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/video-games\/senior-vp-at-sony-george-cacioppo-reportedly-fired-after-paedophilia-sting-video","title":{"rendered":"Senior VP at Sony, George Cacioppo, reportedly fired after paedophilia sting video"},"content":{"rendered":"

George Cacioppo has been working for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) for over eight years, focusing on engineering and the PlayStation network, according to his LinkedIn profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to a report by CNET<\/a>, Sony said in a statement on Sunday, 5th December, that Mr George Cacioppo has been fired: “We are aware of the situation and the employee in question has been terminated from employment”.<\/p>\n

Why did George Cacioppo get terminated by Sony? Well, the answer is quite shocking, as it involves some serious allegations including Mr Cacioppo using the app Grindr to attempt to meet an underage boy for sex.<\/p>\n

George Cacioppo allegedly caught in paedophilia sting video<\/h2>\n
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Mr Caciopoppo moments before closing the door in People v. Preds video. (Picture: People v Preds)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On 3rd December, the YouTube channel, People v. Preds, uploaded a video showcasing George Cacioppo standing outside his home, allegedly waiting for a 15-year-old boy.<\/p>\n

To be completely clear, People v. Preds impersonated a 15-year-old boy and no children were involved in this incident.<\/p>\n

First, check out the video below. The video shows George Cacioppo, in a PlayStation 5 t-shirt no less, standing outside his home, and heading inside without providing any incriminating evidence or comment.<\/p>\n