The Latest Breaking News from Molly Russell

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

‘The bleakest of worlds’: how Molly Russell fell into a vortex of despair on social media

London teenager died from an act of self-harm in 2017 after the darker side of online life overwhelmed her

The Guardian - 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

Molly Russell died from ‘negative effects of online content’, coroner concludes

The teenager ended her life in November 2017.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

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

Molly Russell, 14, died from ‘negative effects of online content’, coroner says

The inquest heard how 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

Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022

Molly Russell killed herself after viewing posts 'no child should see', coroner says

The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell has received apologies from the head of health and wellbeing at Instagram’s parent company Meta and the head of community operations at Pinterest

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Coroner to rule on whether social media contributed to Molly Russell’s death

Coroner Andrew Walker is set to deliver his conclusions on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Molly Russell inquest must lead to action on internet dangers, says coroner

Before conclusion of hearing, Andrew Walker says risk posed to children by online content needs to be recognised

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

Chance to make internet safe must not ‘slip away’, Molly Russell inquest hears

Coroner Andrew Walker said social media had brought a risk to children into their homes.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022