Meta whistleblower’s lawyer says he too is prevented from promoting her book
Summary
The lawyer for Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams says both he and Wynn-Williams are barred from promoting her book or speaking negatively about Meta due to an arbitration ruling. Wynn-Williams attended a public event but remained silent because speaking could lead to heavy fines, according to the legal case around her memoir.Key Facts
- Sarah Wynn-Williams is a whistleblower who wrote a memoir called Careless People about Meta (formerly Facebook).
- An arbitration ruling prevents Wynn-Williams and her agents, including her lawyer, from promoting the book or criticizing Meta.
- Wynn-Williams appeared silently at the Hay festival, unable to speak or respond during a panel discussion.
- Meta claims the book contains false and defamatory claims about the company, including disputed allegations of sexual harassment.
- Meta says Wynn-Williams was fired for poor performance and toxic behavior.
- Meta warned that speaking about the book at the Hay event would violate the arbitration ruling and could lead to sanctions.
- The arbitration ruling was made in California, and Meta may seek to enforce it in UK courts.
- Wynn-Williams previously testified before a US Senate subcommittee about Meta’s alleged cooperation with China on censorship, which Meta denies.
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