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Zuckerberg Testifies as Meta Faces Child Protection Lawsuit

3/4/2026

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In New Mexico, prosecutors present video depositions from Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing Meta of hiding harms to children.
Prosecutors say the case targets consumer protection laws for social-media addiction and child exploitation, while Meta says it removes content and discloses risks.
The outcome, with a Los Angeles trial, could shape many lawsuits against social-media firms, and Zuckerberg has expressed regret without accepting responsibility.

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In New Mexico, prosecutors present video depositions from Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing Meta of hiding harms to children.
Prosecutors say the case targets consumer protection laws for social-media addiction and child exploitation, while Meta says it removes content and discloses risks.
The outcome, with a Los Angeles trial, could shape many lawsuits against social-media firms, and Zuckerberg has expressed regret without accepting responsibility.