Oregon Attorney General Hails Google’s ‘Historic’ Antitrust Ruling

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum praised a federal judge’s ruling Monday that found Google violated U.S. antitrust law in its search business.

Here is her statement:

“I welcome today’s decision by Judge Mehta of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, who stated in his 277-page opinion: ‘Google is a monopoly and operates like a monopoly to maintain its monopoly.’”

“After a nine-week trial that involved the direct involvement of the Oregon Department of Justice, the judge’s conclusion that Google abused its monopoly in its search industry is nothing short of historic.

“Google’s monopoly has had a huge impact on the daily lives of Oregonians.

“I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the attorneys and staff of the Oregon DOJ, as well as our colleagues from all states and the federal government, who worked shoulder to shoulder on this incredibly complex litigation.

“This ruling upholds the fundamental principle that every company in America — including the largest ones — must play by the rules and respect the importance of a free and fair marketplace.”