Florence Pugh Confronts Instagram Over Censorship of Cornell Rape Allegations

Florence Pugh speaks out on Instagram censorship and the Cornell 7 case, calling for accountability in sexual violence cases.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Florence Pugh has publicly criticized Instagram for restricting her posts related to the ongoing allegations involving seven Cornell University students accused of sexually assaulting a woman in October 2024.

The 30-year-old actor, known for her role in Netflix’s East of Eden, addressed the issue during an appearance on The View. She described feeling a deep sense of anger when her messages about the case were flagged with content warnings, highlighting the broader issue of women being silenced in discussions around sexual violence.

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Pugh emphasized that the fear of rape is deeply ingrained in many women’s experiences and stressed the importance of speaking out. She called on men to respond with equal outrage to such allegations, while also criticizing Instagram for limiting the reach of her posts. The platform reportedly added a warning label to her message, which she described as another example of women being censored when sharing their stories.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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