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Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

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A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

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A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

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