Meta legal action forces Meta whistleblower to stay silent at Hay book festival
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- Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams was forced to remain silent on stage at Hay Festival due to Meta's legal actions.
- Wynn-Williams, author of 'Careless People', sat without speaking during an hour-long panel discussion with Carole Cadwalladr and Tim Wu.
- Meta's emergency legal order prevents her from discussing her book publicly, with fines of $50,000 per violation, threatening her with bankruptcy.
- The event was described as censorship and solidarity for the silenced, with Meta accused of trolling-like behavior against critics.
- Meta's sanctions motion cited her Hay Festival appearance as a violation, claiming her presence draws attention to the book's sale.
- Hay Festival withdrew 'Careless People' from sale during the event to avoid breaching Meta's legal order.