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Jess Carter Faces Racism; Meta, Police Respond with Action

7/26/2025

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Jess Carter, a defender for England's Lionesses, endured horrific online racist and misogynistic attacks during the Women's Euros. In response to the backlash, Meta, Instagram's parent company, stated it is collaborating with the FA. Meanwhile, police investigations could result in stadium bans for the offenders, as the Online Safety Act struggles to prove its effectiveness against online hate.

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Jess Carter, a defender for England's Lionesses, endured horrific online racist and misogynistic attacks during the Women's Euros. In response to the backlash, Meta, Instagram's parent company, stated it is collaborating with the FA. Meanwhile, police investigations could result in stadium bans for the offenders, as the Online Safety Act struggles to prove its effectiveness against online hate.