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Judge Rules Against Meta, Allows Livestreaming of Child Exploitation Trial

1/30/2026

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New Mexico District Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled against Meta's request to restrict media coverage of its trial over child exploitation allegations.
He emphasized that the public's right to access the proceedings outweighed security concerns.
The ruling follows a lawsuit by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accusing Meta of failing to protect children from harmful content.
The judge allowed livestreaming during the trial.
Jury selection is set for February 2.

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New Mexico District Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled against Meta's request to restrict media coverage of its trial over child exploitation allegations.
He emphasized that the public's right to access the proceedings outweighed security concerns.
The ruling follows a lawsuit by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accusing Meta of failing to protect children from harmful content.
The judge allowed livestreaming during the trial.
Jury selection is set for February 2.