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Perez Hilton Hospitalised After Self-Harm Livestream on TikTok
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised following a distressing livestream of self-harm on TikTok, prompting a response from emergency services.
Perez Hilton was taken to the hospital after he livestreamed himself self-harming on TikTok. Emergency services arrived at his home in Miami on Tuesday night after members of the public reported the incident, which was visible in the graphic video that Hilton streamed live.
According to The Guardian, the video concerned viewers who alerted authorities, resulting in a swift intervention by emergency services. Hilton's TikTok account was subsequently suspended for violating the platform's guidelines against such content.
TikTok has stated that a 'moderator error' contributed to the delayed removal of the livestream. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, confirmed that the platform reported the situation to law enforcement following the incident.
In light of the events, TikTok banned Hilton's account, addressing concerns related to community safety as reflected in their guidelines. The incident has drawn attention to the responsibilities of social media platforms in monitoring harmful conduct.