Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Several news outlets reported a new "disturbing trend" this week - the Knockout Game. where teengers assault an unsuspecting stranger in an attempt to knock him or her unconscious. Disturbing, yes, but a trend? That's hard to say.

"Knockout" - Google Trends google.com/trends/explore?q=knockout#q=knockout&date=today%201-m&cmpt=q

'New Jersey Teens Create a New "Game" Called 'Knockout' youtube.com/watch?v=mFe85Pe0KHY

FBI Crime Stats (reference) fbi.gov/stats-services/crimestats

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