The sister of a murdered federal security officer has filed a groundbreaking wrongful death lawsuit against Facebook, alleging it played a role in radicalizing a far-right supporter of the extremist Boogaloo movement who is accused of killing her brother. AdvertisementFederal prosecutors charged Steven Carrillo, a backer of the Boogaloo, or revolution, movement, with Underwood’s killing. “Facebook bears responsibility for the murder of my brother. An investigation by the FBI discovered that Carrillo and his alleged accomplice met online through a Facebook group promoting the Boogaloo movement, which advocates attacking federal officers and overthrowing the government. “We believe and intend to show that Facebook’s conduct has led to a rise in extremism throughout the world and acts of real-world violence, including the murder of Officer Underwood,” Leopold said.

Source: Huffington Post January 08, 2022 18:52 UTC