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Billionaire Zuckerberg Appears in Court in Ill-Fitting Suit
Meta CEO faces trial over allegations that social media platforms harm children's mental health
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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On the first day of a landmark social media trial, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, one of the world's wealthiest individuals, arrived at the Los Angeles Superior Court wearing a navy blue suit that appeared to be ill-fitted, with bunched up sleeves and baggy pants. Zuckerberg, worth an estimated $216 billion, is facing a trial brought by a group of parents who accuse him of intentionally designing Meta platforms to be addictive to children, harming their mental health.
Why it matters
This trial is seen as a landmark case that could set the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits against social media giants across the United States. Attorneys general in more than 40 states have filed lawsuits against Meta, alleging that its platforms harm children and contribute to mental health issues. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and how it approaches online safety for young users.
The details
Zuckerberg's courtroom attire, described as "straight off the rack" by the Daily Mail, was not tailored to fit the billionaire's frame. The shoulders of the suit were too large, the sleeves were bunched up at the elbows, and the pants appeared baggy. Typically, a well-fitted suit will have shoulders that align with the natural shoulder line and the sleeve length should show a half inch of the shirt underneath, none of which was evident in Zuckerberg's appearance. The Facebook founder is facing allegations that he intentionally designed Meta's platforms to be addictive to children, harming their mental health.
- On February 19, 2026, Mark Zuckerberg appeared in the Los Angeles Superior Court for the first day of a landmark social media trial.
The players
Mark Zuckerberg
The CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), one of the world's wealthiest individuals with an estimated net worth of $216 billion.
KGM
A 20-year-old woman who is the plaintiff in the case, claiming that using social media at a young age made her addicted to the apps and exacerbated her depression and suicidal thoughts.
Julianna Arnold
A mother who blames the death of her 17-year-old daughter on Instagram.
Adam Mosseri
The head of Instagram, who recently testified that he disagreed with the idea that people can be addicted to social media platforms.
Meta
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms, which is facing this landmark trial and similar lawsuits across the United States.
What they’re saying
“It was 'surreal' to see Zuckerberg in court as she has for years called on social media giants to provide more protections for users.”
— Julianna Arnold, Mother (CNN)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
