Enabling Hate: The Dark Side of Livestreaming The indictment of a 17 year old North Carolina girl on charges of murder by aiding and abetting in connection with the San Diego mosque shooting has sparked a debate about the intersection of social media, violence, and white supremacy.
This case is not an isolated incident; rather, it highlights the broader implications of our collective responsibility in enabling hate.
The girl in question recorded the livestream of the attack on May 18, which left three people dead and two others injured.