Facebook sorry over picture of bullying victim used in dating ad

Facebook has apologized after a dating advert featuring the photo of a Canada teenager who died after months of bullying was posted on its site.

Facebook has apologized after a dating advert featuring the photo of a Canada teenager who died after months of bullying was posted on its site.

The company said it was a “gross violation” of the its policies and has been removed and the dating website, Ionechat.com, has been banned.

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