Meta to pay $375 million for 'thousands' of children's safety violations, a whole 0.19% of its 2025 revenue Is it a slap on the wrist if you can't feel it? PC Gamer · Mar 28
‘Accountability has arrived’: dual US court losses show shifting tide against Meta and co With two unprecedented trial defeats, big tech firms face crisis akin to that faced by cigarette makers in the 1990s The Guardian - US · Mar 27
Two verdicts in two days: How American courts are rewriting the rules for Big Tech and children Within 48 hours, the legal landscape governing social media and children shifted in ways that will take years to fully understand and verify. The Conversation · Mar 26
First Thing: US reportedly poised to send airborne troops to Middle East Iran has targeted Israel and Gulf states while denying Trump’s claims that any negotiations are taking place. Plus, Democrats flip seat in district that includes Mar-a-Lago The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta The Independent UK · Mar 25
Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users The Guardian - US · Mar 24
Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children A daunting stream of testimony and documentation has been presented in a New Mexico case that explores what Meta knew about the effects of its platforms on children The Independent UK · Mar 20
Bodies at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch? Authorities Probe Alleged Buried Abuse Victims New Mexico authorities have launched a search of Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch after a 2019 email alleging foreign girls were buried near the estate resurfaced in newly released Justice Department files. International Business Times UK · Mar 11
Firefighters Assist in Search for Evidence at Jeffrey Epstein's Former Ranch Amid Intensified Investigation Explore the intensified investigation at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, where firefighters and investigators are searching for evidence of alleged sexual abuse and trafficking. Discover the renewed efforts to uncover the truth behind the sprawling estate's dark history. International Business Times UK · Mar 11
Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico Ranch Searched by State Agents Over 'Dead Bodies' Tip New Mexico investigators have launched a search of Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch after federal files revived allegations that two girls were buried there, reopening scrutiny of the late financier's activities in the state. International Business Times UK · Mar 10
New Mexico prosecutors launch search of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded former Zorro Ranch State investigators have begun searching of a secluded ranch in New Mexico where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women The Independent UK · Mar 10
New Mexico authorities launch search of ranch previously owned by Epstein The so-called Zorro Ranch was the site of numerous alleged abuses, but was not subject to intense scrutiny The Guardian - US · Mar 9
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them sexual predators and dangerous content The Independent UK · Feb 20
New Mexico legislators launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch State legislators in New Mexico have launched a truth commission to investigate past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests The Independent UK · Feb 17
Axios · Feb 16 Unreleased Meta product didn't protect kids from exploitation, tests found New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is suing Meta over design choices that allegedly fail to protect kids online.
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Landmark social media trials begin across the US this week. Here’s what to know Executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to testify at the trial, which will last six to eight weeks
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media A trial focused on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of child sexual exploitation is set to start in New Mexico
The Guardian - US · Feb 2 ‘Marketplace for predators’: Meta faces jury trial over child exploitation claims New Mexico attorney general accuses Meta of failing to safeguard children against trafficking and sexual abuse
The Independent UK · Feb 1 Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 New Mexico jury convicts former officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station A former officer has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 New Mexico attorney general sues university over 'golden parachute' payment to outgoing president New Mexico's top prosecutor is suing Western New Mexico University's regents and outgoing president
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Western New Mexico University regents resign after wasteful spending revelations More members of the embattled board of regents at Western New Mexico University have resigned
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024 The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath
Latin Times · Oct 16, 2024 Eight Alleged Child Sex Predators Arrested in New Mexico During Undercover Operation Undercover agents created fake online accounts and went on to arrest adults seeking sexual intercourse with minors.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024 Details from New Mexico's lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortion Snapchat has failed to act on rampant reports of child grooming, sextortion and other dangers to minors on its platform