The DOJ makes closing arguments in Google Search antitrust trial

Over the next two days, a Washington D.C. court will hear closing legal arguments from both defense and prosecution in a lawsuit alleging Google has undue control over the internet search market.

It’s the conclusion of a months-long trial between the Justice Department and several attorneys general, which alleges Google has committed several violations of the Sherman Act, a U.S. federal law prohibiting monopolistic business practices, and Alphabet’s search business.

The outcome of these proceedings will have enormous repercussions for the wider online media market and serve as a prelude to further upcoming legal tussles between the Alphabet-owned entity and governments in Europe and the U.S.

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