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Megan O Neill & Paul Schmidt

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Megan O'Neill is the lead prosecutor representing a coalition of states in a federal trial against Meta Platforms, directly opposing Paul Schmidt, who serves as Meta's lead defense attorney.

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Meta child addiction trial begins
Megan O Neill: As United States — California's Deputy Attorney General, O'Neill delivered the opening statement, accusing Meta of hooking users and hiding the truth. Her arguments are central to the states' case.
Paul Schmidt: As Meta's lead lawyer, Schmidt is defending the company, arguing that research does not show a causal link between social media use and poor wellbeing. His defense strategy is critical to Meta's case.
Aug 10, 2026 · 261 articles
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