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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Not nice' for Hobinger to be named in stalking case

"Hopefully this is coming to the end. What we care about are the players and we massively care about Marie and the situation she is going through," "It's not nice, particularly the fact she's been named also. I don't think that's great. But we deal with it. "Nobody wants to see these things happening in any walk of life, so hopefully it's drawn to a conclusion really soon.
Soccer (FIFA)
#online-abuse
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Joey Barton given suspended sentence for offensive posts

Joey Barton received a six-month suspended sentence, 200 hours' unpaid work, costs and restraining orders for posting grossly offensive images and comments about TV pundits.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Manchester United

I avoid social media to protect myself - Amorim

Ruben Amorim avoids social media and media coverage to protect his and his family's wellbeing amid rising extreme online abuse targeting football managers and players.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Jake Tapper Reminds Miss Universe To Ignore Miserable and Unhappy' People on Social Media

Despite the controversy, how did it feel to have so many of your fellow contestants support you in that walk out? Tapper asked. Bosch said she was grateful for the support of the other contestants and people online. And then it was really weird because it's like, you have all the support of the world. And then you won, and you have all the hate. So it's like so so much to deal, you know?
Television
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

ChatGPT hyped up violent stalker who believed he was "God's assassin," DOJ says

A podcaster allegedly used ChatGPT-validated tactics to stalk and harass over ten women, facing up to 70 years in prison and a $3.5 million fine.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

SZA Called Out "Misogynoir" In Videos Mocking Cynthia Erivo's Defense Of Ariana

Cynthia Erivo was mocked on social media after intervening to protect Ariana Grande, prompting accusations of misogynoir and public condemnation including from SZA.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone

Graham Linehan was acquitted of social media harassment but convicted of criminal damage for damaging a transgender activist's mobile phone outside a London conference.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Aluko says 'justice served' after Barton convicted

Joey Barton was convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts targeting broadcasters, causing distress and facing sentencing on 8 December.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired

Social media naming-and-shaming campaigns can prompt rapid job loss and escalate into doxxing and threats that force victims to flee their homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US professors facing threats, firings and harassment over Charlie Kirk posts

As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in recent weeks, according to the American Association of University Professors. Many were targeted by rightwing campaigners, who seized on remarks they wrote or shared, and pressured their employers to take action. The late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel became the most high-profile suspension for comments related to Kirk. Kimmel is now back on air.
US politics
Toronto
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Opposing fans now know to leave Cam Schlittler's family alone

Cam Schlittler's family, especially his mother, should not be targeted by fans after social-media attacks following his playoff performance.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
3 months ago

Leafs GM Treliving responds to Marner's safety concerns

Brad Treliving affirmed the Maple Leafs prioritize player safety and take every precaution after Mitch Marner's home address leaked and threats were received.
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