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A disturbing trend is spreading across Dollar Tree stores, where men are publicly masturbating—targeting female shoppers in a disturbing ritual called “tagging” or “sharking,” often livestreamed online. One woman, MR, was assaulted in December while shopping for Christmas props, leaving her traumatized and sparking a broader investigation. Lawyers reveal Dollar Tree’s chronic understaffing and poor security create perfect conditions for these attacks, with over a dozen similar incidents reported. Behind the scenes, an online subculture of “gooners” glorifies public sexual assault, competing to film and share their acts for validation. The case escalated when another victim caught her attacker on video, leading to his arrest after a viral clip and rapper Meek Mill’s reward offer. The term “dollar store gooner” has even spawned memes, crypto, and merchandise—turning a horrific trend into dark internet fodder. MR’s lawsuit seeks accountability, demanding Dollar Tree improve security and warn customers, as she fights for justice and systemic change to protect shoppers from this emerging epidemic of public sexual violence.

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