Breach of Contract and Conspiracy to Deprive of Civil Rights: An Evaluation of Potential Legal Claims and Criminal Charges Stemming from the Defamatory Social Lynching of Kyrie Irving
Basketball star Kyrie Irving captured the media’s attention when he faced allegations of anti-Semitism due to a social media post containing a link to the film, “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.” Succumbing to external pressure, Irving removed the controversial post and offered a public apology. Nonetheless, upon further examination of the circumstances, it appears that Irving might have been criminally deprived of his rights, and could potentially possess a legal claim against his former employer for violating contractual terms.
Social Media Platforms Fail to Provide Racially Inclusive Support for Online Targets of Hate, Finds ADL
New report card gives Snapchat an “F”, Twitter and Facebook “F plus” for lack of support for Semitic targets of hate. Atlanta, GA, August 2, 2023… Today, it has been brought to light that the major social media platforms are failing to provide adequate support for individuals who find themselves targeted by hate online, according […]