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Let's say a picture of you or I was used for scam ads.
What do you reckon the chances would be of the cops or Commonwealth prosecutors ever giving a shit about it and even initially starting a case against a corporate giant like Meta?
Yet, they did it for Twiggy. Even though it was a waste of money and time.
Now, I guess,.he gets to use all that and start a private lawsuit. Which you or I could never afford against Meta....
Yeah, totally agree the cops or prosecutors won't do anything for joe blow in a situation like this. But thats why its so wrong and the rules of the game need to change.
It doesn't matter the wealth of the person bringing the case, they are the aggreived party, therefore he has a right, and in the end, if they make progress it sets precedent strengthening others claims.
And also what has the public prosecutor done for Forrest withbthwir involvement? The article didn't go into detail, it seems his lawyers triggered something that federals had to get involved in, but then at the first opportunity they've come back saying 'yeah nah, we not gona take this further.'
What am i missing here? I suppose the details of the Australian proceedings would shed more light.