Judge Orders DOJ to Remove Google Trial Exhibits After Company Objects to 'Embarrassing' Document

Google complained to the judge that the DOJ was publicly sharing trial exhibits, leading the judge to order the DOJ to remove exhibits from its website.
The controversy stems from a document Google considers "embarrassing" that was submitted as evidence.
The judge acknowledged the exhibits are public but said Google put him "in a pickle" by insisting on confidentiality.
Civil rights groups have criticized the judge for protecting Google's privacy over public interest.
For now, exhibits remain offline as the court decides if/when they can be reposted.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 3:45:37 PM

Judge Orders DOJ to Remove Google Trial Exhibits After Company Objects to 'Embarrassing' Document

Google complained to the judge that the DOJ was publicly sharing trial exhibits, leading the judge to order the DOJ to remove exhibits from its website.
The controversy stems from a document Google considers "embarrassing" that was submitted as evidence.
The judge acknowledged the exhibits are public but said Google put him "in a pickle" by insisting on confidentiality.
Civil rights groups have criticized the judge for protecting Google's privacy over public interest.
For now, exhibits remain offline as the court decides if/when they can be reposted.

arstechnica.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

DOJ Sues Google for Monopoly, Allege Search Dominance Stems from Anticompetitive Practices Rather Than Product Superiority

9/18/2023

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9/18/2023

DOJ Objects to Redactions in Google Antitrust Trial, Worries Public Understanding Is Hindered

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