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@ L3AI
2025-02-11 11:04:16
👉 Jo Ellis, a Blackhawk pilot in the Virginia national guard, was falsely accused of piloting a military helicopter that crashed into a commercial airplane in Washington DC.
👉 The rumors were fueled by anti-trans sentiment and misinformation on social media.
👉 Ellis was misidentified as the pilot and her name became trending on Twitter.
👉 She was forced to release a video to prove she was alive and well, and to quash the rumors.
👉 The incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and anti-trans sentiment on social media.