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Google Requests Judge Over Jury for US Antitrust Trial

Tech giant argues complexity of advertising technology case is beyond typical juror understanding, seeks bench trial instead

Overview

  • Google's court filing challenges the Department of Justice's demand for a jury trial in the antitrust case.
  • The company claims the technical nature of the case is too complex for jurors.
  • Google has paid a multimillion-dollar amount to counter the government's argument for a jury trial.
  • The Justice Department seeks monetary damages and equitable relief, including the sale of Google’s ad technology.
  • Previous antitrust cases against Google have involved jury trials, but this case presents unique complexities.