TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
The Verge·August 6, 2026
TikTok has attributed the delayed removal of a livestream featuring Perez Hilton harming himself to a "moderator error". The platform eventually notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton's account for violating its community guidelines. Perez Hilton, a celebrity gossip blogger, had his account suspended after the incident, which some users claimed was live for over 30 minutes. TikTok spokesperson Jamie Favazza disputed the claimed duration of the livestream, but confirmed the platform's response to the situation.
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