REVEALED: 5 - The Real Truth

Molly Russell died from ‘self-harm after suffering depression and negative impact of social media’

Schoolgirl viewed online content that contributed ‘in more than a minimal way’ to her death

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

Social media impossible to keep track of, Molly Russell’s headteacher warns

Sue Maguire told an inquest that schools now face challenges ‘we simply didn’t have 10 years ago or 15 years ago’.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

‘Disturbing’ self-harm posts seen by Molly Russell left psychiatrist ‘unable to sleep for weeks’

Online content viewed by 14-year-old before her death would have ‘made her feel more hopeless’, inquest told

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Pinterest executive ‘deeply regrets’ content viewed by Molly Russell

Judson Hoffman admitted some images he was taken through from the platform were ones he would ‘not show to my children’.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

‘Social media helped kill my daughter’: Molly Russell’s father says more safety measures needed online

Inquest hears 14-year-old reached out to celebrities and influencers through anonymous Twitter account asking for help before her death

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Molly Russell reached out to celebrities and influencers for help, inquest told

The teenager’s father was taken through tweets sent from her anonymous Twitter account at North London Coroner’s Court.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Posts from ‘ghetto of the online world’ still affect me – Molly Russell’s father

Ian Russell gave evidence from the witness box at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Molly Russell accessed material from ‘ghetto of the online world’, inquest told

The schoolgirl’s father gave evidence from the witness box at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Molly Russell’s father thought his daughter had ‘normal mood swings’ before her death

Ian Russell gave evidence at the inquest at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Molly Russell’s father tells inquest: ‘We must prevent young life being wasted’

The 14-year-old took her own life in 2017 after viewing material linked to anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide on social media

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022