X refuses to take down post falsely accusing Rev Richard Coles of being a paedophile
Briefly

Reverend Richard Coles reported a fake news story accusing him of paedophilia, which X stated did not violate its rules despite the damaging nature of the accusation.
After reporting the defamatory post, Coles received a response from X that claimed no violations were found under its content regulations, highlighting a lack of accountability.
Coles's situation echoes the experiences of others on the platform, including sports writer Matt Thomas, who faced similar issues with X regarding fake profiles and strong violations.
Simon Schama's response to the incident underscores a growing concern among public figures about the inadequacies of social media platforms in combating misinformation and abuse.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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