Meta knowingly allowed accounts involved in sex trafficking to remain active despite repeated violations, according to newly unsealed court filings in a major US lawsuit.
The case, brought by more than 1,800 plaintiffs including parents, school districts and state attorneys general, claims social media giants prioritised growth over children’s safety and mental health.
Former Instagram safety chief Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified she was “shocked” to learn Meta once used a “17-strike” policy, meaning users could allegedly commit up to 16 violations for prostitution or sexual solicitation before facing suspension.
The filings also allege Meta knew about widespread harms on its platforms, including adults contacting minors and minimal action on content involving suicide, eating disorders and child sexual abuse.
Meta says it has since adopted a “one strike” policy, immediately removing accounts linked to exploitation. The company faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure worldwide, including multimillion-euro fines and ongoing investigations in the US and EU.
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Meta can remove all harmful content (remember how the Health Forum got removed and many moree by the Ardern govt who have a back door into fb) but choose not to, why?? Simple, there is a problem, we have a reaction and then the govt swoop in with a solution – digital id.
Nothing is by accident.
Come on people, wake tf up!!!!
Fac*book? Really? Who the heck uses FB these days?