Abdelhafid Bensaada is suing a conversative news site for falsely linking him to the attack
in Dublin city centre last NovemberThe social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has failed to remove dozens of posts falsely identifying an innocent man as the suspect in the Parnell Square stabbing attack last November.
The Garda moved quickly to refute allegations Mr Bensaada had anything to do with the attacks after various websites and social media users started claiming he was the attacker on November 30th. The Garda also provided him with protection and security advice.
Some of the still-live posts threaten violence against Mr Bensaada, while others claim prominent politicians intervened to allow him remain in Ireland following the start of deportation proceedings. Other social media platforms have been proactive in removing false references to Mr Bensaada as the attacker. There are currently no such public mentions on TikTok, Facebook or Instagram.The issue is not confined to X. Mr Bensaada continues to be named as the attacker on a number of websites associated with the far right, including one dedicated to the “QAnon” conspiracy theory. This site names a charity it claims assisted the man and lists the charity’s staff members.
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