Facebook permanently barred several high profile accounts Thursday.
Facebook Inc. permanently banned several controversial figures from its Facebook and Instagram platforms on Thursday, including far-right conspiracy theorists Alex Jones and Laura Loomer. According to CNN Business, the company called the individuals "dangerous."
Alex Jones of InfoWars talks to reporters outside a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing concerning foreign influence operations' use of social media platforms, on Capitol Hill, September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty Images In February, a Connecticut judge ruled that lawyers could depose the conspiracy theorist, who continues to peddle baseless theories about those affected by the elementary school attack.
Both Yiannapoulos and Watson still have active, verified Youtube accounts. An account bearing Loomer’s name and featuring dozens of her videos is active on the platform, but unverified. It has nearly 60,000 followers. Facebook and other tech giants like Twitter have also been criticized for alleged bias against conservative voices. President Donald Trump, for example, called Twitter “very discriminatory ” ahead of a meeting with CEO Jack Dorsey April 23.
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