Twitter Muzzles Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones for a Week

Twitter is joining other prominent tech companies in muzzling Alex Jones, the right-wing conspiracy theorist who's used the tech services to spread false information. Twitter had been resisting the move despite public pressure, including some from its own employees. But the holdout lasted less than two weeks.   Late Tuesday, Twitter said it suspended Jones' personal account for seven days because he violated the company's rules against inciting violence. Jones won't...

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