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Prosecutors in Virginia are probing whether Facebook-parent Meta’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are facilitating and profiting from the illegal sale of drugs, according to a Saturday Wall Street Journal report. Led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Ramseyer, the investigation includes delving into whether Meta (NASDAQ:META) failed to adequately remove drug-related content from its platforms. Citing documents and people familiar with the matter, the article notes that prosecutors had sent subpoenas in 2023 and have been asking questions as part of a criminal grand jury probe. Ra…

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