BBC: Facebook failed to remove obscene images of children

A BBC investigation found Facebook failed to remove several sexualized images of children on its platform even after journalists reported dozens of photos.

After being asked by Facebook to provide examples of the images, BBC journalists involved were reported to the police by the company. The social media network also canceled plans for an interview, according to the BBC report.

"It is against the law for anyone to distribute images of child exploitation," Facebook officials said in a statement.

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