Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case

Posted under: Online Security
Date: 2026-03-25
Meta Title: Meta Ordered to Pay $375M in Child Exploitation Case | Justo Global   Meta Description: Meta faces $375M penalty for enabling child exploitation. Learn about this landmark verdict and its impact now.

Title: Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case Content: A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after determining the company misled consumers about safety on its platforms and enabled child exploitation. Attorney General Raúl Torrez called the verdict a historic victory, stating, "Meta executives knew their products harmed children." This ruling marks the first jury trial holding Meta liable for such actions. The jury's decision may lead to significant changes in Meta's operations to enhance child safety online.

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