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YouTube has deactivated two accounts linked to Florjan Reka after we contacted the company with the findings of our investigation.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The unit’s leader, Carlos Roberto Gómez Ruiz, said his team has deactivated 332 devices in just 2½ months.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2024

Meanwhile, the historical society, which in 2015 revived “Eyes of the Totem,” a locally produced 1927 silent movie featuring the pole, has deactivated its online film-download portal, citing finances.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023

New York has deactivated WR Jeremy Kerley, who signed a one-year deal Tuesday to return to the Jets after being cut by the 49ers.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2017

Leaders of the organization have declined interview requests since the shootings, the group’s Twitter account has gone silent, and it has deactivated its Facebook page.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2012