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Facebook is watching for Chauvin trial for misinformation and hate speech | Poynter

Facebook announced Monday that it would limit posts that contain misinformation and hate speech as it relates to the trial of Derek Chauvin.

In a blog post, Monika Bickert, Facebook’s vice president for content policy, wrote, “We know this trial has been painful for many people. We want to strike the right balance between allowing people to speak about the trial and what the verdict means, while still doing our part to protect everyone’s safety. We will allow people to discuss, critique and criticize the trial and the attorneys involved.”

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Source: Facebook is watching for Chauvin trial for misinformation and hate speech | Poynter