Federal prosecutors have closed their investigation into Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey following his death in an apparent murder-suicide involving his wife, social media influencer Sara Gilson. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…

Let’s get real here. In typical corporate media style, outlets like CNN and NBC are spinning this tragic story. They sanitize the details around Duffey’s death and the implications of a murder-suicide, crafting a narrative that distracts from the hard facts. Corporate journalism is all about sensationalism over substance! Instead of a deep dive into why this tragedy occurred, they gloss over the social media influencer angle, letting the opportunity to discuss mental health and the pressures of online fame slip away.

Conversely, Fox News offers a more sensationalist approach, emphasizing the spectacle and drama of the incident while neglecting a nuanced exploration of the relationship dynamics at play. What about accountability in social media? Or the systemic issues surrounding mental health that are clearly at the heart of this horror show?

The mainstream narrative avoids the uncomfortable truths: the toxic pressures of influencer culture and the failure of support systems to address mental health crises. Instead, we get a watered-down version of the events, leaving the public with more questions than answers.

Media’s unwillingness to confront these topics head-on shows just how entrenched the establishment is in avoiding uncomfortable conversations—a massive disservice to the audience. Let’s demand better!