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Meta itself is designated an extremist organization in Russia and its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms have been banned in the country since 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine

(CTN News) - A military court in Moscow sentenced Andy Stone, the spokesperson of Meta Platforms (META.O), to six years in prison............

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Russia convicts Metas Andy Stone for justifying terrorism post Ukraine invasion. Hate speech policy changes result in criminal case. Meta labeled extremist, VPN access only. Stone sentenced to penal colony. CEO barred. Trial swift.

Russian Court has sentenced Metas Communication Director, Andy Stone for 6 years in jail in absentia

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In Russia, Meta's spokesperson, Andy Stone, received a six-year prison sentence in absentia for justifying terrorism. The charges stemmed from his 2022 remarks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where Stone announced temporary changes to Meta's hate speech policy to allow for “forms of political expression that would normally violate (its)

The "terrorism" charges could stem from Stone posting Meta's statement on the 2022 policy that temporarily allowed forms of political expression to be posted on its social...