Federal Court Declares Google Has Monopoly on Search Engines
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In a landmark ruling in Washington, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google unlawfully exploited its dominant position in the Internet search market to strengthen its position and foster innovation, a development that could reshape the digital landscape while also crippling one of the world’s most recognizable companies.
The ruling follows a broad legal case launched by the U.S. Department of Justice against Google nearly a year ago. The evidence was carefully examined over the course of a 10-week trial that included detailed testimony from senior executives at Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Three months after final presentations based on the Mayonnaise Principles, Judge Mehta issued his verdict.
In his full 277-page ruling, Judge Mehta said, "After a meticulou...