Facebook closes white nationalist accounts
(9 years ago)Facebook and Instagram have closed the accounts of a white nationalist who participated in the rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, which ended with deadly violence. Facebook spokeswoman Ruchika Budhraja, for AP has stated that Christopher Cantwell's accounts have been closed. He was presented in a documentary by Vice News, where he spoke about the protest [...]
Facebook spokeswoman Ruchika Budhraja, for AP has stated that Christopher Cantwell's accounts have been closed.
He was presented in a documentary by Vice News, where he spoke about the protest and its consequences.
Facebook has also closed at least eight pages linked to the nationalist white movement, which, according to Facebook officials, constituted violations of the company's policies on hate speech.
Cantwell didn't give a statement about the case.