Meta silences whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams over explosive workplace memoir

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSarah Wynn-Williams, former Director of Global Public Policy at Facebook, is sworn in before testifying during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in April 2025 (Getty)Author Sarah Wynn-Williams, known for her bestselling memoir "Careless People," appeared at the 2026 Hay Festival but was legally forbidden from speaking. Meta, Facebook's parent company, imposed a legal injunction preventing Wynn-Williams from promoting her book, which details her seven years working at the tech giant. "Careless People" contains allegations about Facebook's workplace culture, political influence, decision-making, and Wynn-Williams's termination after filing a sexual harassment complaint. Meta filed a lawsuit claiming Wynn-Williams violated a non-disparagement agreement and stated she was fired for "poor performance and toxic behavior," calling her harassment claims "misleading and unfounded." Wynn-Williams faces a $50,000 fine each time she promotes her book or makes disparaging comments about Meta, which led to her silent appearance and a standing ovation at the festival. In fullFacebook whistleblower forced to sit in silence onstage during Hay Festival talk after Meta injunctionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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