Meta Platforms fined $25 billion by New Mexico court for systematic deception
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Meta Platforms
New Mexico, USA
September 2026
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A New Mexico court found Meta Platforms systematically deceived users for over a decade. The ruling covers the period from May 2010 to August 2021, citing intentional misinformation. The judge imposed a $25 billion penalty following a jury finding of nearly 44 million violations.
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