Federal Judge Rules Google Maintained Illegal Search Engine Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, a federal judge has ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over its search engine. The decision, handed down on Monday, marks a significant victory for regulators and states that have accused the tech giant of anticompetitive practices.

The ruling asserts that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws by leveraging its financial power to secure its dominance in the search engine market. This includes paying large sums to companies to ensure Google's search engine was the default option on smartphones and web. . .