Twitter removes images of James Foley's death

James Foley disappeared in northwest Syria in late 2012 while working for GlobalPost.

LONDON (CNNMoney)

"We have been and are actively suspending accounts as we discover them related to this graphic imagery," Twitter (TWTR, Tech30) CEO Dick Costolo said.

In a video posted by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on YouTube, Foley is seen kneeling next to a man dressed in black. Foley reads a message, presumably scripted by his captors, that his "real killer'' is America.

ISIS has carried out many killings, including beheadings, as part of its effort to establish an Islamic caliphate that stretches from Syria into Iraq.

In many cases, ISIS -- which refers to itself as the Islamic State -- videotapes the murders and posts them online.

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Foley's family used social media to appeal for privacy, and to urge people not to watch the video, or share it -- a call echoed by many Twitter users Wednesday.

A Twitter spokesperson declined to comment on the number of accounts it had suspended, or provide further details.

CNN is not airing the video.

Twitter says it removes imagery of deceased individuals under certain circumstances.

"Immediate family members and other authorized individuals may request the removal of images or video of deceased individuals, from when critical injury occurs to the moments before or after death, by sending an email to privacy@twitter.com," company policy states.

"When reviewing such media removal requests, Twitter considers public interest factors such as the newsworthiness of the content and may not be able to honor every request."

CNNMoney is seeking comment from Google (GOOG) on the YouTube posting.

First Published: August 20, 2014: 8:06 AM ET

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