US Senator Josh Hawley accused Meta of using "lawfare" to silence former public policy head Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged Meta's dealings with China on censorship tools and negative impacts on teenagers. Wynn-Williams is currently restricted from speaking about her memoir due to an arbitration ruling, while Meta disputes her claims.
Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing Meta to vacate an arbitration ruling that prevents her from discussing her book about her time at the company. She claims the ruling violates her free speech and has eviscerated her professional prospects, while Meta argues she agreed to the arbitration and non-disparagement clauses.
Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has sued Meta, alleging the company uses an invalid arbitration agreement to enforce a gag order, silencing her for over a year. This follows her memoir's controversial claims against Meta leadership, which Meta calls false and defamatory, citing her termination for poor performance.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing the tech giant in a US district court, alleging its efforts to silence her memoir, "Careless People," are unlawful and a "blatant violation of the first amendment." She claims Meta used "coercive surveillance" and that her severance agreement was signed under duress.
An ex-Facebook executive remained silent during a panel discussion about her tell-all book due to ongoing legal action by Meta, her former employer. Meta obtained a temporary order preventing her from promoting the book, citing a binding arbitration award.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams' lawyer, Ravi Naik, states he's legally prevented from promoting her memoir, "Careless People," following her silent appearance at the Hay Festival. Meta claims the book is defamatory and denies allegations.
Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams was unable to speak at the Hay Festival due to ongoing legal action from Meta. Lawyers advised her against speaking, fearing fines for breaching an emergency legal order. The event highlighted concerns about censorship and corporate power.
