A historic $17.1 billion multi-state settlement addresses Meta's role in exposing young users to serious mental harm and intentionally misleading parents about its safety of Facebook and Instagram.

Tennessee and Colorado coordinated the 47 states + territories and Tennessee led the charge on the investigation.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says he was confident with our state's consumer protection laws and began the trial in the courtroom and negotiations in Davidson County. Skrmetti says," There were a lot of documents showing that they were aware that their product, which was designed to be addictive, was having really bad mental health impact on kids. And there were a lot of representations, a lot of representations that they made publicly that it was a safe product. And so from a consumer protection standpoint, we had evidence that the product was dangerous and that they knew it was dangerous. We had evidence that they were misleading the public about that."

Tennessee will receive $750 million in the settlement and will go directly to Tennessee's new Children's Digital Protection Fund to protect and restore mental health and safety of children. Skrmetti says they are already fighting with TikTok and expect to file more lawsuits in the future with other companies.

 

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A historic $17.1 billion multi-state settlement addresses Meta's role in exposing young users to serious mental harm and intentionally misleading parents about its safety of Facebook and Instagram.
Tennessee and Colorado coordinated the 47 states + territories and Tennessee led the charge on the investigation.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says he was confident with our state's consumer protection laws and began the trial in the courtroom and negotiations in Davidson County. Skrmetti says," There were a lot of documents showing that they were aware that their product, which was designed to be addictive, was having really bad mental health impact on kids. And there were a lot of representations, a lot of representations that they made publicly that it was a safe product. And so from a consumer protection standpoint, we had evidence that the product was dangerous and that they knew it was dangerous. We had evidence that they were misleading the public about that."
Tennessee will receive $750 million in the settlement and will go directly to Tennessee's new Children's Digital Protection Fund to protect and restore mental health and safety of children. Skrmetti says they are already fighting with TikTok and expect to file more lawsuits in the future with other companies.
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Inside Politics is a weekly, half-hour show televised by NewsChannel 5+ in Nashville, Tennessee. It premieres on Fridays at 7PM Central Time (Comcast Channel 250, Charter 182). This audio-only format of the show is identical to what is televised and is available anywhere you get your podcasts so you can listen outside of the viewing area or available for download in case you miss the televised broadcast. 

The show features numerous high-profile guests as well as historical and political subject matter experts including professors from Vanderbilt University, reporters from other Nashville news outlets, and household name politicians like Representative Jim Cooper, former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Congressman John Rose, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and more. 

Pat Nolan serves as the show's host. Pat has worked as a political analyst and reporter in and around Nashville for almost fifty years. He has worked in television, radio, and for the Office of the Mayor in Nashville. He has covered breaking news stories, live election updates, and for many years served as announcer for Nashville Metro Council meetings. 

Inside Politics is a weekly, half-hour show televised by NewsChannel 5+ in Nashville, Tennessee. It premieres on Fridays at 7PM Central Time (Comcast Channel 250, Charter 182). This audio-only format of the show is identical to what is televised and is available anywhere you get your podcasts so you can listen outside of the viewing area or available for download in case you miss the televised broadcast. 
The show features numerous high-profile guests as well as historical and political subject matter experts including professors from Vanderbilt University, reporters from other Nashville news outlets, and household name politicians like Representative Jim Cooper, former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Congressman John Rose, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and more. 
Pat Nolan serves as the show's host. Pat has worked as a political analyst and reporter in and around Nashville for almost fifty years. He has worked in television, radio, and for the Office of the Mayor in Nashville. He has covered breaking news stories, live election updates, and for many years served as announcer for Nashville Metro Council meetings.

Weekly political news show featuring lawmakers, political analysts, lawyers, panelists, and university professors.

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 Inside Politics — Nashville’s go-to conversation for smart, in-depth political insight.

Every week,  Peabody award winning NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter Ben Hall sits down with the power players, power brokers, and policy experts shaping Tennessee and the nation. From in-depth interviews with political heavyweights like TN House Speaker Cameron Sexton, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Congressman John Rose, Nashville Police Chief John Drake, and U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps, to sharp analysis from university professors, veteran reporters and subject matter experts — from Tennessee to D.C. these are the voices shaping our future. 

Inside Politics premieres on The Spot 28 every Friday at 7 p.m. Central (Comcast/Xfinity 1028 or over-the-air Ch. 28), this audio version is the exact broadcast — available anywhere you get your podcasts, so you won’t miss a beat no matter where you live.

If you care about the decisions shaping your community, Inside Politics delivers the conversations you need to hear.

 

 

 

 

&nbsp;Inside Politics&nbsp;&mdash; Nashville&rsquo;s go-to conversation for smart, in-depth political insight.
Every week,&nbsp; Peabody award winning NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter Ben Hall sits down with the power players, power brokers, and policy experts shaping Tennessee and the nation. From in-depth interviews with political heavyweights like TN House Speaker Cameron Sexton, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Congressman John Rose, Nashville Police Chief John Drake, and U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps, to sharp analysis from university professors, veteran reporters and subject matter experts &mdash; from Tennessee to D.C. these are the voices shaping our future.&nbsp;
Inside Politics premieres on The Spot 28&nbsp;every Friday at 7 p.m. Central (Comcast/Xfinity 1028 or over-the-air Ch. 28), this&nbsp;audio version&nbsp;is the exact broadcast &mdash; available anywhere you get your podcasts, so you won&rsquo;t miss a beat no matter where you live.
If you care about the decisions shaping your community,&nbsp;Inside Politics&nbsp;delivers the conversations you need to hear.
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