Facebook Removes Video Revealing Virginia Lawmaker's Home Address

Facebook Removes Video Revealing Virginia Lawmaker's Home Address

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A Virginia gun rights advocate, Brandon Howard, revealed the home address of state lawmaker Mark Levine and staged an armed protest outside his home. The video, posted on February 15th, was removed by Facebook on February 19th for violating community standards. The incident highlights the issue of doxing and the policies of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in handling such content. Howard, part of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, protested against gun reform measures. Levine plans to press charges against Howard for doxing and protesting with a firearm.

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What were the gun rights advocates protesting against?

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What did Delegate Mark Levine plan to do in response to the protest?

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