Judge issues sweeping evidence-barring ruling ahead of US Pegasus trial
( April 15, 2025, 23:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: In an upcoming compensatory damages trial related to spyware firm NSO Group's illegal installation of its software product Pegasus on Meta's messaging app WhatsApp to spy on its users, a US federal judge excluded evidence suggesting the spyware was used to fight crime or terrorism and also barred NSO from discussing customer identities, screening protocols or WhatsApp users’ alleged criminal ties.See attached order....
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