New Inquest Ordered for Jools Sweeney | London News

The High Court has ordered a fresh inquest into the tragic death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, his mother Ellen Roome calling it a vital step toward safer online spaces for children. The original 23-minute inquest ignored live testimony and missed key digital clues — including online challenges, extortion attempts, and fake accounts — prompting renewed scrutiny. Judges agreed a new inquest is essential for justice, leaving the final findings to the coroner. Roome, pushing for accountability, urges social media giants to act — as Ofcom launches its own probe into TikTok’s child safety failures. Her plea: no other family should face this pain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9ff4d8d6d07f10a