Molly Russell was trapped by the cruel algorithms of Pinterest and Instagram The coroner’s verdict was a world first in citing social media as a causal factor in a death The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022
Prince William says online safety must be a priority after tragic girl's inquest Prince William has praised the bravery of Molly Russell's family after a coroner ruled that the 14-year-old took her own life after "suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content" Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022
Schoolgirl Molly Russell died after viewing online posts 'no child should see', says coroner Molly Russell, 14, from Harrow in north-west London, ended her life in November 2017, prompting her family to campaign for better internet safety Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022
Negative effects of online content ‘contributed to Molly Russell’s death’ Molly Russell ended her life in November 2017. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Schoolgirl, 14, died after suffering 'negative effects of online content', coroner concludes Molly Russell's father said he hopes the conclusion of the inquest will bring about 'much-needed change' Manchester Evening News · Sep 30, 2022
'Depressed' Molly Russell took her own life after viewing online content 'no child should see' The teenager accessed material from the 'ghetto of the online world', with her family arguing that sites such as Pinterest and Instagram recommended accounts or posts that 'promoted' suicide and self-harm. Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022
Online posts viewed by Molly Russell were not safe for a child to see – coroner Andrew Walker concluded the 14-year-old died ‘from an act of self-harm while suffering depression and the negative effects of online content’. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Molly Russell inquest – coroner’s conclusion in full Here are the remarks in full from coroner Andrew Walker as he concluded the inquest into Molly Russell’s death.“Molly Rose Russell (died) on 21 November 2017. Molly was 14-years old.“Molly appeared a normal healthy girl who was flourishing at school, having settled well into secondary school life and displayed an… The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022