Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms Triumphs Over Independent Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Anti-Vaccine Group In Censorship Lawsuit
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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) successfully defended against an appeal by Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., regarding alleged censorship of vaccine misinformation on Facebook. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Meta, stating that the nonprofit failed to prove Meta was influenced by federal officials. The court also dismissed allegations against the Poynter Institute and Science Feedback.

August 10, 2024 | 3:05 am
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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) successfully defended against a lawsuit by Children’s Health Defense regarding alleged censorship of vaccine misinformation. The court ruled in favor of Meta, dismissing claims of federal influence.
The successful defense in the lawsuit removes a potential legal and reputational risk for Meta, which could positively impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the short term.
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