Investigation into Belfast Teen's Death Leads to Instagram Privacy Dispute

A coroner investigating the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe is sending a court order to Meta to access private messages in his Instagram account. Background: Noah, 14, was found dead in a storm drain in North Belfast in June 2020 after being missing for six days while cycling to meet friends. Coroner Mr Justice Rooney leads the inquest, with Noah's mother, Fiona Donohoe, seeking answers through the legal process. Accessing Messages: Counsel to the coroner, Peter Coll KC, updated the court on Meta's response regarding accessing Noah's Instagram account. Meta requires a court order to provide private messages, prompting preparations for drafting the order. Despite jurisdiction challenges, Meta has indicated a willingness to cooperate. Next Steps: Legal representatives are preparing a draft order for review, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 17.