Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'
Summary
A group of parents, including Ellen Roome, is suing TikTok in a U.S. court for the deaths of their children linked to a dangerous social media challenge. They want TikTok to be held accountable and are advocating for a new law allowing parents to access their deceased children's social media accounts. TikTok states that it bans harmful content and is seeking to dismiss the case, arguing jurisdiction issues.Key Facts
- Ellen Roome is part of a group of parents suing TikTok after their children died from a "blackout challenge."
- The lawsuit is filed by the Social Media Victims Law Centre in Delaware, USA.
- The parents want legislation called "Jools' Law" to allow parents to access deceased children's social media accounts.
- TikTok claims it prohibits harmful content and uses detection systems to remove such material.
- The platform is trying to dismiss the case, citing jurisdiction and U.S. law protections.
- The parents' lawsuit alleges that TikTok's design encourages addiction and engagement, leading to harmful behavior.
- Ellen Roome emphasizes that the case is about accountability, not money.
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