Judge Mehta ruled Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by stifling competition and maintaining a monopoly. Contracts with Apple, Samsung, and others favored Google as the default search engine.
Google paid billions annually to secure default search engine positions. Google denies payments influenced selection, stating they offer the best search engine experience.
US AG Merrick Garland accused Google of anticompetitive behavior over 15 years. Despite Google's appeal, the DOJ is moving forward with potential plans to break up Google.
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