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Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3 million check to US government (arstechnica.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Xatolos@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

I don't think it's about the fines, it's about the cost for Google to fight in court and perhaps setting precedent. It's often just cheaper to pay the fine.