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'Trial By Twitter': False Child Abuse Claims
- The Guardian , Sunday, November 11, 2012 3:04 PM
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg characterised allegations over the child abuse scandals on social networks, such as the fake claims about Lord McAlpine, as trial by Twitter. He denounced those spreading bogus and false allegations of child abuse on the internet saying they were going to harm the cause of justice for victims, while on a trip to Ireland. The scandal has led to the resignation of BBC Director General George Entwistle.
