Meta disagrees with verdict, vowing to explore their legal options

George Mihalcea

(25 Mar 2026) Clients note: This item contains on-screen graphics, including AP branding. RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ++EDIT BEGINS AND ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++ ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles -- 25 March 2026 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Ashly Nikkole Davis, Meta Spokesperson: "We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal. Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in