DOJ leaders reportedly halt Meta drug-sales investigation

Published Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4:38 PM EDT

Top Justice Department officials have halted career prosecutors' investigation of Meta over allegations that it facilitated illegal drug sales, Bloomberg Law reported, citing sources. Officials are weighing more lenient options after sidelining the long-running grand jury investigation begun during the Biden administration.

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