Meta has secured an emergency ruling in the US to prevent former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting or distributing her memoir, Careless People. The book, which details her experiences as a global public policy director at Facebook, includes allegations that the company cooperated with China on censorship strategies.
Meta denies the claims, stating that while they explored operating in China, they ultimately chose not to proceed. Wynn-Williams has also filed a whistleblower complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing Meta of misleading investors. The ruling, issued by the American Arbitration Association, restricts her from making further critical remarks and requires her to retract previous ones where possible.
Meta argues the book is defamatory and should never have been published, while UK publisher Macmillan defends the author’s right to free speech. Despite the legal battle, Careless People has gained traction, ranking sixth on Amazon’s US charts. The case raises concerns about corporate influence over public narratives, freedom of speech, and whistleblower protections.