Sister of slain security officer sues Facebook over killing tied to Boogaloo movement
It is latest attempt to hold a Big Tech company responsible for harm caused in the real world that allegedly was fueled by a social media platform.
The sister of a federal security officer who was fatally shot while guarding a courthouse during George Floyd-related protests has sued Facebook, accusing the tech giant of playing a role in radicalizing the alleged shooter.
Dave Patrick Underwood, 53, was shot and killed on May 29, 2020 in Oakland, Calif. Authorities have charged suspected gunman Steven Carrillo with murder. Investigators say Carrillo had ties to the far-right, anti-government boogaloo movement and that he organized with other boogaloo
