Facebook Seeks Relief From FTC Chair Lina Khan's Interference In Its Antitrust Cases

  • Facebook Inc FB has sought respite from Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan from the agency's antitrust case discussions against the social media company, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  • Facebook defended the request citing Khan's public comments against the company, emphasizing her bias, Bloomberg reports.
  • Amazon had recently made an identical request on similar grounds.
  • The FTC needs to decide about filing a new antitrust lawsuit against Facebook after a judge dismissed the previous case over lack of evidence.
  • Price action: FB shares traded lower by 0.82% at $349.20 on the last check Wednesday.
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