"The jury ruled against Meta on every count and ordered the company to pay $375 million, the maximum amount under the law based on the number of violations."
"Prosecutors argued that these documents showed Meta knew children were experiencing harms on its apps, despite public statements that it prioritized safety."
"Meta spokesperson Andy Stone stated, 'We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal. We work hard to keep people safe on our platforms...'"
"The state will argue that Meta is a 'public nuisance' at a bench trial, indicating ongoing legal challenges for the company."
A jury in New Mexico ruled against Meta for violating consumer protection laws related to child exploitation and safety issues, ordering a $375 million penalty. The case, initiated by the state's attorney general, alleged that Meta was aware of risks to children on its platform but failed to implement adequate safety measures. Internal documents presented during the trial revealed Meta's knowledge of mental health issues and exploitation risks, contradicting public claims about prioritizing safety. Meta plans to appeal the verdict.
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