TRINITY COUNTY, TX – Multiple Facebook groups across East Texas have blocked Giovanni Livoti, who operates under the name Trinity County Media, after repeated allegations of posting false or unverified information.
According to administrators of the San Jacinto County, Texas Facebook group, Livoti most recently shared a misleading memorial photo that incorrectly identified a young girl as deceased when the actual victim was a young boy. The girl’s family reported significant distress following the post. The error was only corrected after Grizzy’s Hood News, based in Houston, TX, publicly called out the misinformation.
This was not the only case. Administrators of the Anderson County, TX Breaking News group said they had also removed Livoti after learning he had posted memorial photos without family consent. Other examples cited include a post about a young woman from Porter in Montgomery County who died by suicide, where Livoti reportedly published scene photos along with images of the woman and her child. During a recent school bus crash in Cleveland, Liberty County, he allegedly posted close-up images of children on backboards without consent.
It should be noted that these are only a few allegations. Families and community groups have accused Livoti of using photos from GoFundMe memorials without permission, raising concerns that grieving families’ images are being repurposed for click-driven posts. Administrators from groups in Trinity County, San Jacinto County, and Anderson County have since banned Trinity County Media, noting repeated issues of misleading or exploitative content.
HTX Media, a Houston-area news page, also addressed the situation in a public statement. The group confirmed that the Trinity County Judge’s Office does not recognize Trinity County Media as an official or sanctioned source for county communications. HTX Media emphasized its own commitment to accuracy and integrity, stating that while mistakes can happen, their team takes full responsibility and quickly issues corrections when needed.
Several organizations, including Montgomery County Police Reporter (MCPR), have joined in efforts to prevent Livoti’s posts from spreading. Information regarding his advertisements with a Nacogdoches law firm has also been forwarded to the firm for review.
Critics have urged residents not to share or repost Trinity County Media content, citing the risk of exploitation and misinformation raised by countless families and community groups.
Here are some posts that have been shared on Facebook regarding the allegations:
