Meta Hit with Evidence Sanctions | Australia News

A US federal court just slapped Meta with a major blow in its legal battle with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, ruling that the company failed to preserve critical scam ad evidence — a violation called “spoliation of evidence.” Thousands of fake crypto ads using Forrest’s image flooded Facebook for years, swindling victims and sparking outrage. While Meta claims it wasn’t responsible for the ads, the judge found their neglect prejudiced Forrest’s case and could lead to sanctions, legal fees, and a stronger push for accountability in how tech giants handle harmful content. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a02762e3758862c3