A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, for allegedly deleting emails tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. This comes as part of a shareholder case accusing Sandberg and ex-board member Jeff Zients of using personal emails to discuss matters concerning a 2018 lawsuit. The judge found the plaintiffs’ claims credible, stating that Sandberg must now prove her defense with a higher burden of evidence. The case centers on alleged violations of a 2012 FTC order regarding user privacy, leading to earlier significant fines against Meta.