Judge Rules Google Violated Antitrust Law

Federal Judge Finds Google Abused Monopoly Power in Online Search

Landmark Decision Could Reshape Tech Industry

In a landmark decision, a federal judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in online search. The ruling is a major victory for the US Justice Department, which filed a lawsuit against Google in 2020.

Judge Amit P. Mehta found that Google used its dominance in the search market to stifle competition and harm consumers. The judge ordered Google to break up its search business and pay a $100 million fine.

The ruling is a major setback for Google, which has long faced accusations of anti-competitive behavior. The company could face further legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny in the wake of the decision.

The decision could also have broader implications for the tech industry. It could signal a willingness by the government to take a more aggressive approach to regulating large tech companies.