U.S. Justice Department to Deliver Final Argument in Google Antitrust Case

Alexandria, Virginia, November 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Justice will present its final argument on Monday in a landmark case against Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally dominating the online advertising technology market.

The closing arguments come after a 15-day trial in September, where prosecutors sought to prove that Google monopolized critical markets, including publisher ad servers, advertiser ad networks, and ad exchanges—the intermediaries between buyers and sellers in the online advertising ecosystem.

This trial represents a crucial moment for the Justice Department, as it aims to secure a second major antitrust victory against Google, building on its previous successful legal actions. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the future of online advertising and competition in the tech industry.