Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

An $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders began Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. The fallout from that case led to Facebook agreeing to pay a $5.

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  1. Jul 16, 2025Only center coverage:Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations
  2. Jul 17, 2025Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

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Last development · Jul 17, 2025 — Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

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Ran by 2 outlets· CNN, NBC News
CNNLean Left· 440d ago

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

NBC NewsLean Left· 440d ago

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

InsiderLean Left· 440d ago

Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta executives settle $8 billion privacy lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica, ending trial

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 441d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Kokomo Tribune
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 441d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 441d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· 441d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

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CBS NewsCenter· 440d ago

Trial begins against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, others over alleged Facebook privacy violations

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WHEC Rochester
WFMZ AllentownCenter· 440d ago

Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders

WHEC RochesterCenter· 440d ago

Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, Local Memphis, +1 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· 440d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

Local MemphisCenter· 441d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· 441d ago

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

12News PhoenixCenter· 441d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

ForbesCenter· 441d ago

Meta Privacy Lawsuit: What To Know About $8 Billion Trial Against Zuckerberg Over Cambridge Analytica

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 440d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders

New York PostLean Right· 440d ago

Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg spared from testifying after settling Meta shareholders’ $8B privacy lawsuit

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 440d ago

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy violations

Washington ExaminerRight· 440d ago

Zuckerberg and Meta reach settlement over privacy violations

MyNorthwestLean Right· 441d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

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The GuardianLean Left· 440d ago

Zuckerberg and Meta officers settle claim they lost company billions by violating privacy laws

EngadgetLean Left· 440d ago

Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta bigwigs just agreed to a settlement in $8 billion suit

Al JazeeraLean Left· 440d ago

Zuckerberg settles Meta investor $8bn lawsuit for undisclosed terms

Al JazeeraLean Left· 441d ago

At trial, Meta investors, Zuckerberg face off on alleged data violations

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