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Meta Trial Opens in Federal Court

Updated 2026-08-18 17:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A trial has begun in federal court with four states accusing Meta of knowing its products could harm children and lying about the danger. Opening arguments are underway.

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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.

2026-08-18 17:39 UTC