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Board wants Facebook to review Trump's penalty, says indefinite suspension too harsh

The Facebook company was given a six-month timeline to reassess and determine the penalty that Mr Trump’s social media accounts will face. [Courtesy]

Facebook’s independent content review body, the Oversight Board upheld the company’s decision to suspend former United States (US) President Donald Trump’s social media accounts.

However, while issuing the verdict, the board said the “indefinite” suspension was not appropriate, putting the blame on the company.

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