Parent whose 16-year-old daughter died by suicide reacts to Meta settlement
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Parent whose 16-year-old daughter died by suicide reacts to Meta settlement
Victoria Hicks, mother of Alexandra Hicks, told reporters that she feels 'justice is possible' after Meta settled in its US trial over teen addiction. On 26 August in a Oakland, California, federal courtroom, Meta agreed to establish safeguards for teenagers and pay up to $17bn. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming children with dangerous products
