Meta fined $25 billion in New Mexico over Cambridge Analytica scandal

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 21, 2026

From France 24

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states over similar claims.

Reported by France 24, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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