Facebook and Google Pay $455,000 to Settle Political Ad Lawsuits in Washington State

Attorney General Bob Ferguson brought the lawsuits, which arose out of Stranger reporting.by Eli SandersWashington Attorney General Bob Ferguson brought the lawsuits, which arose out of reporting by The Stranger. Stephen Brashear / Getty Images
Facing campaign finance lawsuits from Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, tech giants Facebook and Google today agreed to pay a collective $455,000 to avoid upcoming trials in cases that arose from Stranger reporting.That reporting began in No