Judge Rules Google Will Face Bench Trial in Antitrust Case

Google's payment to cover monetary damages eliminates the need for a jury trial in the digital advertising monopoly lawsuit.

Federal judge Leonie Brinkema's ruling means the case will be decided by a judge, not a jury.
The U.S. Justice Department and several states allege Google monopolized digital advertising and overcharged users.
Google's check to the government addressed the monetary damages, which were initially claimed to be over $100 million but later reduced to under $1 million.
Google denies wrongdoing and asserts the case is an attempt to unfairly target its competitive practices.
The trial will primarily focus on whether Google must divest parts of its advertising business to foster competition.