Facebook Sorry For Ad Showing Dead Girl’S Photo

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Facebook has apologised after a dating ad featuring the photo of a Canada teen who died after months of bullying was posted on its site.[/font][/color][color=#3B3A39][font=Georgia,]
A spokesperson for the company issued a statement on Tuesday saying the ad was a “gross violation” of the company’s policies and has been removed.[/font][/color][color=#3B3A39][font=Georgia,]
Facebook said the dating website, Ionechat.com, has been banned. The site could not be reached for comment.[/font][/color][color=#3B3A39][font=Georgia,]
Rehtaeh Parsons died after she was taken off life support following a suicide attempt in April. Her family says the 17-year-old was bullied for months after an alleged sexual assault.[/font][/color][color=#3B3A39][font=Georgia,]
Parsons’ father, Glen Canning, says he was disgusted to see the photo.[/font][/color][color=#3B3A39][font=Georgia,]
The ad featured the heading, “Find Love in Canada! Meet Canadian girls and women for friendship, dating or relationships.”[/font][/color]