The arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought intense scrutiny to his online presence. From Instagram photos to Goodreads reviews, Mangione’s digital footprint quickly became a subject of public and journalistic interest. This case raises questions about how social media platforms manage accounts when users face criminal allegations or public backlash.
Facebook and Instagram Removal: Meta disabled Mangione’s accounts under its “dangerous organizations and individuals” policy, which targets users involved in violence or violent missions, making them inaccessible shortly after his arrest.
X Account Controversy: Mangione’s X account was initially suspended on Monday but was reinstated within hours after Elon Musk intervened, citing a lack of knowledge about the suspension. The account gained over 400,000 followers and was later given a blue check mark, signifying X Premium access.
LinkedIn Remains Active: Despite the arrest, Mangione’s LinkedIn account remains live. The company stated his account does not violate their policies, which focus on user behavior and platform-specific violations.
Reddit Suspension: Reddit took swift action by suspending Mangione’s account, aligning with its policy to restrict accounts associated with suspects in high-profile criminal cases.
Goodreads Inconsistencies: Mangione’s Goodreads account experienced several status changes, alternating between private and public. Unusual activity on the account, including new reviews while Mangione was in custody, raised questions about unauthorized access.
TikTok’s Undefined Position: It is unclear if Mangione had a TikTok account. While TikTok has a policy for banning accounts, its guidelines regarding offline behavior and criminal charges remain ambiguous.
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