On October 2, 2026, a California judge dismissed a case brought by Salvadoran journalists from El Faro who were targeted by Pegasus spyware, finding that California lacked jurisdiction.
A California judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Salvadoran journalists who worked for the independent outlet El Faro and were targeted by Pegasus spyware. According to the ruling, the plaintiffs did not persuade the court that the case fell within California's jurisdiction. The report was published on October 2, 2026.
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