January 21, 2021 05:28 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/21/22242616/facebook-refers-decision-suspend-trump-oversight-board
Facebooks Trump ban will be reviewed by its new oversight board
Facebook vice president Nick Clegg says the company is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend former President Trump from its platform to its newly established oversight board for a complete review. Trump’s Facebook account was suspended indefinitely on January 7th after he incited his followers to attack the US Capitol on January 6th. Six people died in the ensuing riots.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the time that “the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service... are simply too great.”
“We believe our decision was necessary and right,” Clegg said in a statement. “Given its significance, we think it is important for the board to review it and reach an independent judgment on whether it should be...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/21/22242616/facebook-refers-decision-suspend-trump-oversight-board
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