Facebook Oversight Board Seeks Additional Time For Trump Ban Decision

Facebook Inc FB has extended the review timeline regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s indefinite suspension from Facebook and Instagram by its independent oversight board, Reuters reports.
Facebook had indefinitely blocked Trump’s access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts from Jan. 7 over possible violence perpetration following the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot by Trump supporters. The case was subsequently transferred to the board.
The oversight board, which usually has 90 days to decide, tweeted regarding a final decision in the upcoming weeks. The board also extended the public comment period as it required more time to review the issue, which had attracted 9,000 comments.
The board had closely monitored the U.S. events along with Facebook’s response, based on its blog, Mint reports. It was prepared to offer a detailed and unbiased assessment of the company’s decision.
Facebook had also committed not to restore Trump’s accounts without the board’s approval.
Facebook had recently extended the board’s content review scope following widespread criticism over the platform’s handling of inappropriate content.
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