TikTok speaks out about ‘error’ that allowed Perez Hilton video to stay live for 15 minutes

TikTok has now spoken out about the livestream video that was shared by Perez Hilton, appearing to show him self-harming with a knife.

The video is said to have been live for 15 minutes, as horrified viewers reported what they were seeing to the police. The video is reported to have shown the dad of three covered in blood, holding a knife, making cuts to his body and face.

Multiple 911 calls were made about the video, before it was taken down and the TikTok account belonging to Perez Hilton was then suspended. Now, TikTok has blamed a “moderator error” for the video being up for so long, despite the site having clear guidelines against this sort of content.

A TikTok spokesperson told TMZ: “Our automated moderation systems flagged the live stream within minutes and routed it to our US moderation team for review. However, a moderator error caused a delay in the removal.”

TikTok’s official content guidelines do not allow “content that shows, promotes, or provides instructions for suicide or self-harm” as well as “graphic, violent, or disturbing content.”

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Perez, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, is said to have “barricaded” himself inside his home at the time. The sheriff’s office confirmed the patient was “safely recovered” and taken to a local hospital, where he was receiving medical attention. He is now said to be recovering, and remains in hospital.

Perez Hilton’s representatives, Golden Artists Entertainment, released a statement, and said: “We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client.

“At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez’s health and well being, as well as the well being of his family.”

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