Brown University Student's Social Media Profiles Vanish Amid Doxing Controversy and Shooting Probe
Brown University and the Rhode Island AG hit back at social media accounts after a first-year student was doxed following the shooting on Saturday.
A Brown University student's online presence has been erased amid allegations of doxing, which followed a mass shooting on campus that claimed two lives. Authorities have not named a suspect, despite earlier detaining one individual. Far-right influencers on social media, including Laura Loomer, linked Mustapha Kharbouch, a Brown University student, to the shooting, prompting the university to remove his bio from their website. In a statement, Brown University justified their actions, citing safety concerns for the student. However, the removal of his social media profiles has fueled speculation. Kharbouch's LinkedIn and X accounts have been deleted, with the LinkedIn link now displaying a 'page doesn't exist' message. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha issued a warning against jumping to conclusions, emphasizing that if Kharbouch's name was relevant to the investigation, he would be actively sought and publicly identified. Neronha cautioned against the dangers of speculation and doxing, stating that it can lead to a 'really dangerous road to go down'.
