In an emerging development within antitrust litigation, Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia has ordered prominent Big Tech executives to provide testimony in an impending federal trial concerning Meta Platforms Inc. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta of engaging in illicit monopolistic practices within the U.S. social networking space. Set to commence on April 14, this bench trial will feature testimony from several notable figures in the tech industry.
Despite their resistance, TikTok operations manager Adam Presser, X’s vice president of product Keith Coleman, and former Google executive Bradley Horowitz will be among the key witnesses. Judge Boasberg rejected attempts by these tech entities to dismiss subpoenas compelling their testimony. The [National Law Journal](https://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2025/04/03/us-judge-compels-big-tech-witnesses-testimony-in-upcoming-ftc-v-meta-antitrust-trial/) provides additional insight into this significant trial, expected to shed light on Meta’s competitive practices in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.