Mother describes son’s social media addiction that ‘led to his death’

CJ Dawley died by suicide at the age of 17. His parents allege his social media addiction contributed to his death. (John General/CNN)

Mother describes son's social media addiction that 'led to his death'

CJ Dawley was 17 when he died by suicide. In an exclusive interview with CNN Business, his parents explain how his social media addiction 'led to his death' and why they're suing Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

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CJ Dawley died by suicide at the age of 17. His parents allege his social media addiction contributed to his death. (John General/CNN)

Mother describes son's social media addiction that 'led to his death'

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