Meta's Legal Actions Against Whistleblower Propel Memoir to Bestseller Status
A gag order prevents ex-executive Sarah Wynn-Williams from discussing her allegations against Meta, while her memoir's success intensifies scrutiny of the company's practices.
- Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta executive, alleges workplace misconduct, harm caused by Meta platforms, and ties to controversial global markets in her memoir, 'Careless People.'
- Meta secured an emergency gag order, citing a 2017 non-disparagement agreement, barring Wynn-Williams from promoting her book or speaking to lawmakers and media.
- The memoir has become a bestseller, drawing significant public attention despite Meta's efforts to suppress it through legal measures.
- Meta disputes the claims in the book, calling them outdated and false, and accuses Wynn-Williams of poor performance and toxic behavior during her tenure.
- Macmillan Publishers has expressed strong support for Wynn-Williams, emphasizing the importance of her book in addressing issues of corporate accountability and whistleblower rights.