TikTok Star's Murder: Man Charged
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Umar Hayat, 22, has been charged in Pakistan with the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf. Hayat, who had repeatedly pursued Yousaf unsuccessfully, confessed to the June killing but pleaded not guilty in court. Authorities allege he broke into Yousaf's home, shot her, and stole her phone. Yousaf's death sparked widespread condemnation and a debate about online harassment of women. Her social media following surged posthumously, highlighting the platform's popularity and economic opportunities for women in Pakistan.
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