Google offers to pay the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid a jury trial in an antitrust case regarding its alleged online advertising monopoly. Despite the payment, Google maintains its innocence against the charges.
Key Points
Google offers to pay the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid a jury trial in an antitrust case.
Google maintains its innocence against allegations of online advertising monopoly.
The DOJ's damages claim has reportedly been reduced during the discovery process.
Pros
Google is willing to cover the full monetary damages sought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Google asserts the case is highly technical and beyond the comprehension of most prospective jurors.
Cons
The move could be seen as an attempt to avoid facing a jury trial.
The exact amount offered by Google remains undisclosed.