Judge Removes Zuckerberg from New Mexico Child Safety Lawsuit
Meta remains under scrutiny as the state pursues claims of child exploitation on its platforms.
Overview
- Judge Bryan Biedscheid dismisses Mark Zuckerberg from the lawsuit but allows the case against Meta to proceed.
- New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez initiated the lawsuit following an undercover investigation.
- The lawsuit focuses on Meta's algorithms and design features that allegedly harm young users.
- Meta argues it cannot be held liable as its platforms are globally accessible and users agree to terms of service.
- Prosecutors claim internal documents show 100,000 children face daily harassment on Meta's platforms.