Facebook takes down page describing Isla Vista killer as ‘hero’

After refusing for more than a day, Facebook has taken down a page describing Elliot Rodger, the Isla Vista killer, as an “American hero”. The Guardian reports that the page, which described the murderer as making “the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle against feminazi ideology”, had been the subject of numerous complaints from Facebook users. All reported it for violating the site’s community standards, accusing it of breaking rules against harassment, hate speech, and threats of violence. The site initially refused to take action, telling users and groups the page didn’t violate its standards. After being contacted by the Guardian, it relented Monday, saying the page violated its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.

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