Google’s Monopoly Exposed: How the Sherman Act Took Down a Giant

In a landmark ruling, Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, stating that the tech giant has indeed violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by using its dominant position to stifle competition in the search engine market. This pivotal decision arrived fifteen years after the initial investigation into Google’s practices began, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing battle against monopolistic behaviors within major American businesses.

“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly. It has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act,” Judge Mehta articulated in his ruling.