Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Meta Over Alleged Role in Charleston Church Shooter’s Radicalization

Richmond, Virginia – A federal appeals court in Richmond dismissed an action contending that Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, played a role in the radicalization of Dylann Roof, the man responsible for the 2015 Charleston church massacre. This decision reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling which ruled out any legal responsibility on part of Meta for the content shared by third parties on its platform. The lawsuit was initiated by a woman, identified only as M.P., who was personally affected by the tragedy that resulted in the death of her father and eight other … Read more

Meta Settles Lawsuit With Donald Trump for $25 Million Over Video Dispute

Video Meta, a leading technology company, has agreed to a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant financial resolution in what has been a contentious legal battle. This settlement stems from allegations made by Trump regarding video content related to his personal and political endeavors. The lawsuit, initially filed in late 2021, accused Video Meta of violating President Trump’s rights to his own image and voice in their promotional and content materials. Trump’s legal team argued that the company used his likeness in a manner that suggested endorsement … Read more

Meta Agrees to $25 Million Settlement in Trump Censorship Lawsuit

Meta has agreed to a $25 million settlement to resolve accusations of biased content moderation labeled by Donald Trump. The lawsuit claimed that Trump’s posts were unjustly censored, particularly during his presidency and subsequent political activities. The conflict roots back to Meta’s enforcement of its community standards, which Trump argued were applied unevenly, particularly against conservative viewpoints. This case highlights ongoing debates about the role of social media platforms in political discourse and the balance between moderation and free speech. Trump, an avid user of social media for political communication, encountered various sanctions from platforms … Read more