Federal judge deals blow to big tech breakup hopes, rejects Facebook antitrust lawsuit

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The FTC can still refile an amended complaint to keep the case going

A federal judge in the USA has dismissed antitrust lawsuits filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and 48 states, against social media giant Facebook. The claimants sought to force the com...

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