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Meta has 'done nothing' over alleged sextortion case involving student, High Court told
Summary
A third‑level student has asked the High Court to order Meta Platforms Ireland Limited to remove "fake and defamatory" material posted by an Instagram account holder who allegedly blackmailed him. The student, who cannot be identified, says the account sent him a message containing a photo of him with another man's genitals and threatened to release "nudes" to his Instagram and Snapchat contacts unless he paid. After blocking the account, the student recovered copies of the images that had been sent to his college contacts. He claims he reported the matter to Meta and the Gardai, but Meta replied that the posts did not breach its Community Guidelines and took no action. The student seeks an injunction restraining Meta from publishing further statements about him.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Meta has 'done nothing' over alleged sextortion case involving student, High Court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2023-05-05 Publication
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Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter to early next week.
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- High Court
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