Oakland, United States, Aug 18, 2026 (AFP) - Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

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Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties. A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023, and the four states now going to trial were selected to represent them. Lawyers for the states will argue Meta deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children, in violation of state and federal laws. In recent days......

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