Event Brief
Aug 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Meta trial opens as states seek major damages
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Opening statements begin in California as attorneys general seek damages and operational changes for Facebook and Instagram.
WHO: Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey; Meta Platforms
WHAT: Opening statements begin in a pivotal trial seeking extensive financial damages and changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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