Trials By Social Media

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YouTuber Mollie Westbrook unpacks some of the most shocking online cases and scandals. Exploring timelines, evidence, and public comments, we see how social media was fundamental to each story. Cases include Caroline Flack, Nicola Bulley, Phillip Schofield, Vardy vs Rooney and Sarah Everard.

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