Charli D\u2019Amelio responds to criticism over Brandon Bernard reaction Charli D’AmelioCharli D\u2019Amelio has apologized to her fans for not being more vocal about the Brandon Bernard situation, and vowed to use her platform to raise awareness on social issues and make a difference in people\u2019s lives. Charli D\u2019Amelio was criticized for not being more vocal about Brandon Bernard\u2019s execution. He was sentenced to death for a botched robbery that resulted in two murders back in 1999. However, he was 18-years-old at the time, which sparked a debate about whether the death penalty was too much. The main argument was that he was only slightly older than his co-conspirators, who were both deemed ineligible for the death penalty. Plus, he showed signs of being reformed and remorseful. In the end, though, it didn\u2019t change the outcome. He was ultimately killed by lethal injection. Many celebrities and influencers expressed their condolences on social media. However, some of them, including Charli D\u2019Amelio, Dixie D\u2019Amelio, and James Charles, came under for not being more vocal about the situation. Charli D\u2019Amelio\u2019s initial tweet summarized her thoughts quite well. \u201cAfter not being on my phone all day, I checked Twitter to see what is going on with Brandon Bernard, and I\u2019m incredibly disgusted to see him be put to death,\u201d she said. \u201cHe does not deserve this, and it breaks my heart that our outdated legal system is taking the life of an undeserving man,\u201d she added. after not being on my phone all day i checked twitter to see what is going on with brandon bernard and i\u2019m incredibly disgusted to see him be put to death\u2026 he does not deserve this and it breaks my heart that our outdated legal system is taking the life of an undeserving man \u2014 charli (@charlidamelio) December 11, 2020 However, Charli D\u2019Amelio\u2019s followers were disappointed that she hadn\u2019t been more vocal about it in the lead-up to his execution. They begged her to start using her platform to help make a difference, and she responded. \u201cI feel like I have been given the platform that I\u2019ve been given for a reason, and I am extremely sorry that I have not used it to the best of my ability,\u201d she said. \u201cGoing forward, [I] will be doing the absolute best I can to\u2026 help other people and [let them] know that I\u2019m there for them.\u201d \u201cThree days ago, I genuinely was not on my phone,\u201d she said, in response to not being more vocal about the issue. \u201cI shot four youtube videos in a day from the second I woke up until the second I went to bed.\u201d \u201cSo, due to what happened, and the fact that I was not able to help, I see how hurt you guys are, and it really makes me feel horrible,\u201d she said. The expressions on her face were honest and sincere. \u201cSo, in the bio of my TikTok account, I will be linking my Twitter so you can see all the petitions and be able to educate yourselves as well as me educating myself because that\u2019s my job,\u201d she added. \u201cIf I am going to be an influencer, I want to influence for a good reason,\u201d she said. \u201cGoing forward, please send me things that you would like me to talk about because that\u2019s what I want to do, and I don\u2019t want to disappoint you guys or let you guys down ever.\u201d View this post on Instagram Everyone has their opinion on Charli D\u2019Amelio, but there\u2019s no denying that she cares about her fans. Her response to all the criticism is a testament to that. More importantly, she\u2019s determined to use her platform to help make a difference moving forward, and that\u2019s what everyone likes to see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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