Channel 4 Documentary Exposes Hampstead Paedophile Hoax

The film reveals the devastating impact of false accusations and the spread of conspiracy theories online.

A Channel 4 documentary, 'Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax,' highlights the dangerous consequences of a false paedophile ring accusation that went viral.
The hoax, initiated by a mother and her partner, falsely implicated parents and teachers in a London school, leading to widespread harassment and threats.
Testimonies from affected mothers, portrayed by actors for privacy, detail the relentless digital and physical harassment they faced.
Conspiracy theorists, including a jailed harasser and a legal adviser sentenced to nine years for stalking, played key roles in spreading the false claims.
The documentary underscores the alarming ease with which lies can spread online and the societal readiness to believe in conspiracy theories.