Google Antitrust Trial Shrouded in Secrecy Despite Public Interest
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U.S. v. Google antitrust trial has major implications, but much is happening in secret due to judge's rulings.
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Media outlets are fighting for more access to exhibits and testimony happening behind closed doors.
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Tech companies like Google want secrecy to protect trade secrets.
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Public and press have right to open courts, especially for important cases like this.
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Lack of transparency in this trial echoes larger tech industry secrecy around free services.
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