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

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.