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flag Five UK parents sue TikTok in Delaware over their children’s deaths in a banned online challenge, seeking accountability and change.

flag Five British parents, including Ellen Roome of Cheltenham, are suing TikTok in Delaware over the 2022 deaths of their children, ages 11 to 14, who died after allegedly participating in the banned "blackout challenge." flag The lawsuit, filed by the Social Media Victims Law Centre, claims TikTok failed to prevent harmful content from spreading and withheld critical data, including search and watch history, citing privacy laws. flag TikTok argues the case should be heard in the UK and says it removes 99% of dangerous content before reporting. flag A key hearing on January 16, 2026, will determine if the case can proceed, potentially leading to discovery where internal records may be compelled. flag The families seek accountability and systemic change to protect minors from life-threatening online trends.

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