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August 27, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Lawfare
Media

Far-Left Judge Blocks Investigation Into Soros-Funded Media Matters.

A foreign-born federal judge with a history of anti-Trump rulings has paused Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey‘s investigation into the Media Matters for America activist group, funded by far-left plutocrat George Soros.

AG Bailey argues Media Matters “has used fraud to solicit donations from Missourians in order to trick advertisers into removing their advertisements from X, formerly Twitter, one of the last platforms dedicated to free speech in America.”

India-born U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Bailey’s investigation, insisting “Missouri’s interest in enforcing its consumer protection laws must give way when a state actor uses them to retaliate against a media organization for protected speech.”

The Barack Obama appointee has already granted a similar injunction blocking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from investigating Media Matters.

Bailey and Paxton were prompted to begin the investigation by Media Matters embarking on what X owner Elon Musk describes as a “fraudulent attack” on the social media platform, “manipulating X’s algorithm to artificially force placement of the ads next to extremist content” and sparking an advertiser boycott. Musk is suing the Soros group over the stunt, accusing them of “attempt[ing] to undermine freedom of speech and mislead advertisers.”

Judge Mehta has a history of rulings against Donald Trump and his associates. For instance, he imprisoned former Trump adviser Peter Navarro in January for defying a subpoena issued by the corrupt January 6 Committee. In 2022, he ruled it is “plausible” that Trump intended to overthrow democracy on January 6, 2021.

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A foreign-born federal judge with a history of anti-Trump rulings has paused Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's investigation into the Media Matters for America activist group, funded by far-left plutocrat George Soros. show more
August 14, 2024
TECH

Could Google Really Be Broken Up?

Google could soon be broken up into smaller companies after the Internet search giant was found to be in violation of U.S. antitrust law last week. The Justice Department (DOJ) is weighing a range of potential remedies to Google‘s search monopoly for consideration by a federal judge. One option would be to force the company to spin off parts of its business, like the Chrome browser and Android smartphone.

While breaking up Google is a distinct possibility, other options under consideration include forcing the tech giant to adopt data interoperability—meaning they’d be required to share data with competitors. Additionally, the court could nullify deals that make Google’s search engine the default setting on various devices, including Apple‘s iPhone.

The DOJ is reportedly consulting with technology industry experts and companies impacted by Google‘s monopoly regarding potential remedies. According to individuals close to the discussions, the deliberations are currently in preliminary stages.

Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, overseeing the case, has directed both the DOJ and Google to establish a procedural framework by September 4. A subsequent hearing to outline the next steps is set for September 6.

Last week’s judgment against Google represents a significant milestone in antitrust enforcement. The ruling will likely intensify the scrutiny of technology conglomerates such as Apple, Amazon, and Meta, which are also facing antitrust investigations. Google is scheduled for another antitrust trial focused on ad technology next month.

The implications for the tech giant are substantial, given the company’s evolution into a $2 trillion enterprise driven by a robust online advertising apparatus and other ventures tied to its search engine. Last year, Google‘s search engine and associated businesses generated $175 billion in revenue.

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Google could soon be broken up into smaller companies after the Internet search giant was found to be in violation of U.S. antitrust law last week. The Justice Department (DOJ) is weighing a range of potential remedies to Google's search monopoly for consideration by a federal judge. One option would be to force the company to spin off parts of its business, like the Chrome browser and Android smartphone. show more
August 6, 2024
TECH

Google Monopoly Ruling in U.S. Raises Questions for Search Engine’s Future.

In a landmark decision, a U.S. District Court judge has found that Google illegally used its market dominance to suppress competition. The case, which has significant implications for the tech industry, was initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under then-President Donald Trump in 2020. Subsequently, the agency charged Google with abusing its monopoly in online search and advertising, leading to inflated prices for advertisers and limited options for consumers.

During the trial, DOJ attorneys argued that Google’s control over the search engine market allowed it to maintain high advertising prices. They also claimed that Google‘s financial position enabled the company to invest extensively in its search engine, further entrenching its dominance. Google countered these allegations by asserting that users have historically switched search engines if they were not satisfied with the results, citing Yahoo’s prior dominance in the 1990s.

After months of consideration, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had violated antitrust laws. In his written opinion, Mehta described Google as a “monopolist” and asserted that the company acted in an anti-competitive manner.

The decision paves the way for a new legal phase in which the court will determine the penalties and changes required to mitigate Google‘s anti-competitive behavior. Potential outcomes range from significant measures, such as dismantling parts of its business, to more moderate actions aimed at promoting competition and consumer choice.

Google is expected to appeal the ruling, possibly taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. District Court judge has found that Google illegally used its market dominance to suppress competition. The case, which has significant implications for the tech industry, was initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under then-President Donald Trump in 2020. Subsequently, the agency charged Google with abusing its monopoly in online search and advertising, leading to inflated prices for advertisers and limited options for consumers. show more
January 25, 2024
Breaking
News
Politics

Trump White House’s Peter Navarro Gets 4 Months In Jail From Leftist Judge.

Peter Navarro, a former adviser to the Donald Trump White House, was sentenced to four months in prison on Thursday for ignoring a congressional subpoena related to the January 6 select committee’s investigation. Judge Amit Mehta handed down the sentence for the two counts of contempt of Congress on which Navarro was convicted in September last year.

The news is the latest in a long list of banana republic-style convictions and persecutions by the Biden regime, which is widely believed to be acting on the instruction of former President Barack Obama. The prosecution of opposing party politicians is almost unheard of in the Western world, though the Biden government has also given its blessing to the new Polish regime to act in the same fashion.

Judge Mehta has not yet determined if Navarro will be incarcerated while he appeals his sentence.

Before his conviction, Navarro’s legal team argued that federal prosecutors could not conclusively show that he willfully refused to comply with the congressional subpoena. As with the September trial, Navarro again argued he believed he was covered by executive privilege and was not required to comply with the Congressional subpoena.

“When I received that congressional subpoena… I had an honest belief that the privilege had been invoked,” Navarro told the judge before his sentence was handed down earlier today.

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Peter Navarro, a former adviser to the Donald Trump White House, was sentenced to four months in prison on Thursday for ignoring a congressional subpoena related to the January 6 select committee’s investigation. Judge Amit Mehta handed down the sentence for the two counts of contempt of Congress on which Navarro was convicted in September last year. show more