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TikTok Blames Moderator Error for Slow Response to Livestream Incident
TikTok has blamed a 'moderator error' for the delayed removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself. The platform says it notified law enforcement and banned Hilton.
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The Verge
TikTok says a "moderator error" delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, tells The Verge that the platform notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton'
2026-08-06 16:41 UTC