Meta’s attorneys made a Motion for a Directed Verdict arguing that the State failed to meet its burden of proof in phase two of the case, in which New Mexico is seeking a finding that Meta created a public nuisance and requesting relief requiring the company to mitigate the harms caused by its misconduct.
Source: N.M. Department of Justice
Santa Fe, NM – Today, mid-way through phase two of the State’s trial against Meta, the Court denied Meta’s latest attempt to thwart accountability. Meta’s attorneys made a Motion for a Directed Verdict arguing that the State failed to meet its burden of proof in phase two of the case, in which New Mexico is seeking a finding that Meta created a public nuisance and requesting relief requiring the company to mitigate the harms caused by its misconduct. Judge Bryan Biedscheid quickly denied Meta’s motion, ordering that the trial continue as scheduled.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued the following statement:
“Today’s ruling is a significant signal for New Mexico families and a clear rejection of Meta’s attempt to avoid accountability. Instead of making meaningful changes to keep children safe online, this corporate giant continues fighting to protect its business model at the expense of kids’ safety. That is disgraceful. The Court made clear today that this case deserves to move forward, and we will continue fighting to hold Meta accountable for the harm its platforms are causing to New Mexico children.”
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