Uvalde Families Sue Gun Makers, Social Media Giants Over Mass Shooting
TL;DR
Families of Uvalde shooting victims are suing gun manufacturer Daniel Defense, Meta (Instagram's parent company), and video game company Activision, alleging that their marketing practices targeted the shooter before he turned 18, contributing to the tragedy. The lawsuits claim these companies negligently promoted semi-automatic weapons and desensitized young men to violence, leading to the deadliest school shooting in Texas history.
- Uvalde families sue gun manufacturer, Instagram, Activision The Texas Tribune
- Uvalde families sue gun manufacturer Facebook parent company The Washington Post
- Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns The New York Times
- Two years later, Uvalde searches for peace KXAN.com
- Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Meta over mass shooting ABC News
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