Idaho murders: Can social media sleuths be sued for wrongful accusations?
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Social media users spreading rumors about innocent people whom they believe to be involved in the murders of four Idaho college students could face legal consequences.
"It would be a challenge to do [sue a platform], legally, unless you could show that something in the design of that particular social media platform significantly contributed or facilitated those defamatory comments," attorney Matthew Bergman, who represents people harmed by social media platforms, told Fox News Digital. "But the nature and scope of Section 230 is being reevaluated. The Supreme Court is going to hear a case in February on this subject matter." Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Email tips to audrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants.
The four victims in the Idaho murders — Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; and Madison Mogen, 21 — had, or still have, public social media accounts, allowing internet sleuths to analyze their every post on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other platforms for potential clues that could expose the murderer.
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