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The suit highlights allegations of sexual exploitation via the TikTok Live feature as Utah intensifies its efforts to protect minors from harmful practices. SALT LAKE CITY—In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Coral Sanchez has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit filed in June 2024. This marks the advancement of Utah’s …
An internal investigation called “Project Meramec” shows TikTok executives knew the company was profiting from children being sexually exploited on its platform. Salt Lake City, UT—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protections, represented by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, announced today the release of previously redacted information related to its most recent complaint filed against TikTok Inc. (TikTok). …
SALT LAKE CITY – In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Richard Daynes has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss Utah’s October 2023 lawsuit aimed at addressing the harmful impact of the platform on children. The lawsuit, brought by the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and is represented by the Utah …
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Utah Attorney General’s Office Applaud States Taking Legal Action against TikTok, Inc. SALT LAKE CITY—Today, over a dozen states are initiating their own lawsuits in state courts, joining Utah in its formidable legal challenges against TikTok, Inc. This wave of independent legal challenges from other states underscores the escalating …
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Attorney General allege TikTok has knowingly built a revenue stream fueled by illegal activity against young users. Salt Lake City – Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes announced a lawsuit today that alleges TikTok Inc. has consciously allowed young people to be sexually exploited on the …
Yesterday, Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak successfully argued that TikTok has failed to comply with a series of subpoenas filed by the Utah Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the Division of Consumer Protection and the Department of Commerce. Third District Court Judge Mark Kouris gave TikTok until December 1 to comply with the subpoenas, which contain information related to …
