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The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, the 21-year-old student who was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University on Monday, is seeking its own independent investigation and autopsy. University officials and law enforcement have said there is no suspected foul play amid an ongoing investigation, despite concern from leaders nationwide.

Trey Reed’s family is seeking answers independently from local law enforcement

The family is being represented by Jones Law Firm in Hattiesburg, MS. Attorney Vanessa J. Jones said the firm is launching its own investigation into Reed’s death, which will begin with an independent autopsy.

“We will seek answers independently from Delta State University and from the coroner’s office and, if need be, independent from the state coroner’s office because we need answers as to what happened to Trey Reed,” she said during a press conference on Tuesday, according to The Clarion Ledger. “Were there cameras? There should have been cameras at the university that could easily enlighten us to what happened in the early morning of September 15, 2025.”

Jones added that media outlets started reporting on Reed’s death prior to the family’s knowledge of the incident. They were reportedly not consulted before his name was shared with news outlets.

“We’re not here to point fingers—yet. But we will have answers,” Jones said, according to the Mississippi Free Press. “The possible constitutional violations of releasing Trey’s name to the media immediately after it happened—we’ll get to that. But for now, the family is asking for answers.”

Not only is “the family is getting all of their information secondhand through the news,” they were also originally told that Reed had been found in his dorm room, according to Jones.

Police officers told Trey Reed’s family that he was found dead in his dorm room, according to the law firm representing the Reed family. The family discovered later that Trey was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University https://t.co/z1avg2wfvM— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 17, 2025

“The Grenada County Sheriff’s Department arrived at Trey’s family’s home … at approximately 9:15, and informed the family that Trey was found dead in his dorm room, in his bed,” she said. 

The family learned afterwards that Reed was found hanging from a tree in the middle of campus, behind the pickleball courts near the Court of Governors dormitories.

Reed’s family has also retained the help of Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, who will be leading a civil rights investigation into Reed’s death.

“Trey Reed was a young man full of promise and warmth, deeply loved and respected by all who knew him,” a statement read. “His family and the campus community deserve a full, independent investigation to uncover the truth about what happened. We cannot accept vague conclusions when so many questions remain. I stand with this family, and I will lead a team of civil rights leaders and organizations in pursuing transparency and answers for Trey’s family.”

Trey Reed’s family seeks answers after police and Delta State suspect he may have died of suicide

Reed was found hanging from a tree on campus around 7:05 a.m. on Monday. At this time, no cause of death has been officially determined. Yet, Delta State officials said Reed is suspected to have died of suicide. Law enforcement said there is no evidence of foul play amid the investigation and they’re waiting for autopsy results.

The 21-year-old “did not suffer any lacerations, contusions, compound fractures, broken bones, or injuries consistent with an assault,” ​​Bolivar County Coroner Randolph Seals Jr. said his office found in a preliminary examination, per the Mississippi Free Press.

“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the individual was physically attacked before his death,” the statement read, according to The Clarion Ledger.

Delta State President Dan Ennis announced that the university resumed operations as students, faculty and staff are still mourning.

“We know that none of us will ever fully heal this wound, but we have to go on and go one as best as we can,” he said. “We ask for your continued prayers, support and we ask for your patience.”

Drive-thru restaurant chain Salad and Go is closing down all of its locations in Houston and several others in Texas and Oklahoma. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, Salad and Go CEO Mike Tattersfield confirmed the company will be closing down 41 locations in a statement shared Tuesday, which detailed shutdowns in Houston, Austin and San Antonio as well as in Oklahoma.

“This is a very difficult decision because it impacts team members who have shown extraordinary passion and commitment in serving our guests,” Tattersfield said in the statement, per NRN. “We are deeply grateful for their contributions and the connections they built in their communities.”

Employees told Chron anonymously that they learned of the closures during a company meeting and their last day would be Friday, Sept. 19.

Read on for more about the company’s closures.

Tattersfield said the closures will help the company focus on locations in Dallas and Oklahoma

According to QSR, Tattersfield explained that closures will help the company focus on its remaining Dallas and Oklahoma markets. The company also has Salad and Go locations in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson.

“Concentrating our efforts will allow us to strengthen the brand and invest more in improving quality, driving innovation, and building community,” he noted in a statement, according to QSR.

Tattersfield is a minority owner of the brand and was named CEO of the restaurant chain in April. Previous CEO Charlie Morrison left Salad and Go to assume the same position at Jersey Mike’s.

“At Salad and Go, our purpose is to make delicious, nutritious food accessible to all,” Tattersfield said in a statement, per NRN. “We believe this brand has the power to change how people think about fast food by offering something better, healthier, and more affordable. That is why I joined this company, and it remains the reason I believe so strongly in our future.”

Tattersfield said that though it was a hard decision to make, it’ll help ensure customers get great food at an affordable price.

“We know the change will ultimately give us the foundation we need to grow stronger and make delicious, nutritious food accessible to all,” he added.

Tattersfield also clarified that they will “continue operating all our existing stores in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas, where our concept is already strong.”

Salad and Go operated over 140 locations as of May

As of May, Salad and Go operated over 140 restaurants nationwide, and the company said it nearly doubled in size in just two years, per QSR. Physical locations are as small as 750 square feet, and the restaurant chain offers customers a selection of signature dishes for under $10. In addition to salads, it also has breakfast burritos and bowls, wraps, soups and snacks on its menu.

According to NRN, the restaurant chain was founded in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona, by Tony and Roushan Christofellis.

The Atlanta Police Department has a suspect in custody tied to Beyoncé‘s unreleased music being stolen during the Atlanta stop of her Cowboy Carter Tour.

According to the Associated Press, the APD responded to a car break-in and robbery on July 8. The vehicle was a rental car being used by Beyoncé’s choreographer, Christopher Grant, and background dancer, Diandre Blue, according to an official police report. When the investigation first began, authorities assigned to the case used location tracking features on the stolen laptop and headphones. They also searched nearby areas where the devices last pinged. 

At the time, officers flagged a red 2025 Hyundai Elantra as a possible suspect vehicle. Light fingerprints were found at the scene, and surveillance footage from the parking lot reportedly caught the incident as it unfolded.

An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect in mid-July

The Associated Press reported that the APD announced an arrest warrant had been issued for a suspect on July 14. However, the identity of that person wasn’t made public. According to Variety, investigators in the Auto Unit took the lead on solving the case. From their findings, the clues led to the conclusion that Kelvin Evans is responsible for committing the crime. 

The Hapeville Police Department, located 9-10 miles outside of Atlanta, disclosed that an arrest warrant for Evans was issued in July. Weeks later, on Aug. 26, he was apprehended for stealing Beyoncé’s “unreleased music,” as well as “plans for her live show,” including “previous and upcoming set lists.” He was taken into police custody at Fulton County Jail.

Investigators within the APD’s Larceny from Auto Unit led the investigation and subsequently arrested suspect Evans on Aug. 26. According to Hapeville PD, they secured an arrest warrant for the suspect in July, and Evans was booked into the Fulton County Jail weeks later.

Beyoncé’s unreleased music was stolen from a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer

The Associated Press reported that the incident occurred a couple of days before Beyoncé’s four-day concert series at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Grant and Blue told officers that they left the car around 8:09 p.m. and returned a little after 9 p.m., finding that the trunk window had been damaged and two suitcases were missing.

The report showed that five thumb drives containing unreleased music, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, tour plans and concert set lists were stolen from a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer. Additionally, two MacBook laptops, a pair of Apple headphones and several luxury items were noted to be gone.

Grant told police the theft happened while he was out eating: “I work with someone who’s like, of a high status, and I really need the, um, my computer and everything,” he told the 911 operator, according to WVTM 13.

While Evans sits in Fulton County Jail, investigators confirmed that the stolen items still have not been recovered at this time.

On Wednesday, the name of a teenage girl who was found dead in the trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to singer D4vd (born David Anthony Burke) was released.

Per ABC 7, the 15-year-old named Celeste Rivas was reported missing from Lake Elsinore last year. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office listed the official cause of death as “deferred.”

Rivas’ body was found inside a bag on Sept. 8 at the Hollywood Tow car lot near Mansfield Avenue and Romaine Street in Hollywood.

What did police previously state about the victim?

As ABC 7 reported, “The girl was described as having wavy black hair, 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing 71 pounds. She was found wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal bracelet and metal stud earrings. She also had a tattoo on her right index finger that said ‘Shhh…’”

Officers say there was a “foul odor” coming from the car. In a statement to NBC News, the Los Angeles Police Department said the following: “At this time, the LAPD does not have a crime classification from the coroner as to the mode or manner of death. Thus, we do not have any suspect information at this time.”

According to the New York Post, Rivas’ mother shared that her daughter once had a boyfriend named David. On top of that, her “Shhh…” tattoo is similar to one of D4vd’s own tattoos.

Who is singer D4vd?

D4vd, who boasts 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify, is best known for his songs “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide.” He released his debut album, Withered, on April 25.

According to TMZ, D4vd, who’s 22 years old, is currently touring and had a show planned for Wednesday night, but it’s been canceled. As of now, he has not been charged with any crime.

“D4vd has been informed about what’s happened,” the singer’s rep told NBC Los Angeles on Tuesday. “And, although he is still out on tour, he is fully cooperating with the authorities.”

A New York judge ruled out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in a Tuesday ruling. He rejected claims that the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “intended to evoke terror.” Other charges are still in place, including a second-degree murder count. Mangione is also still facing a federal death penalty prosecution.

Why were terrorism charges dropped against Luigi Mangione?

Judge Gregory Carro ruled that Mangione did not commit an act of terrorism and eliminated two charges in his case. In doing so, the 27-year-old no longer faces the possibility of a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole, according to the Associated Press.

“While the defendant was clearly expressing an animus toward UHC, and the health care industry generally, it does not follow that his goal was to ‘intimidate and coerce a civilian population,’ and indeed, there was no evidence presented of such a goal,” Carro wrote in his decision.

The judge added that there wasn’t enough evidence to show that Mangione tried to influence or affect government policy by intimidation or coercion, which are elements of the terrorism charges.

Mangione’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, highlighted the victory for his client: “It’s a big win and it’s the first of many,” he said.

What charges remain against Luigi Mangione?

In New York, Mangione is still facing charges, including a second-degree murder count, requiring prosecutors to prove Mangione intended to kill Thompson. He is also facing a federal death penalty prosecution.

Carro ruled that there was enough evidence showing that he “murdered Brian Thompson in a premeditated and calculated execution.” Mangione faces up to 15 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole due to this charge.

“We respect the Court’s decision and will proceed on the remaining nine counts,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said in a statement.

Mangione previously pleaded not guilty to several counts of murder. He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after a masked man shot and killed Thompson in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024.

The shooter wrote a manifesto claiming responsibility for the murder and condemning the healthcare system. Bullet casing engraved with the words “deny” and “delay” were found at the scene of the crime.

NASA has found potential signs of life on Mars, the agency said last Wednesday. Although additional scientific study is needed in order to verify the theory, NASA has said the discovery could be the clearest sign of life it has ever found.

What did NASA find on Mars?

The agency sent out its Perseverance rover to explore the site of an ancient lake on Mars in February 2021. It sought out rocks created or modified by water in the past on the Neretva Vallis river valley, which flowed into Jezero Crater over three billion years ago on Mars. In July 2024, the rover collected a sample called Sapphire Canyon, which it retrieved from drilling into a rock.

Scientists saw leopard spots on the sample after it was collected. After thorough analysis, they published a peer-reviewed paper in Nature about the discovery.

“After a year of review, they have come back and they said, listen, we can’t find another explanation,” acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy said, according to CNN. “So this very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars, which is incredibly exciting.”

More studies are needed to confirm there’s life on Mars 

Although the sample is still located on Mars, scientists said it could reveal whether microscopic life existed on the planet.

“Hopefully, eventually this will be followed by the delivery of these samples back to Earth where they could be studied in terrestrial labs,” Lindsay Hays, the senior scientist for Mars Exploration at NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said.

The leopard spots seen on the sample require analysis in order to find out if they formed because of microbial life or through geochemical processes that don’t require life.

“It’s not life itself,” Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate said, according to Earth.

“We cannot claim this is more than a potential biosignature,” lead author of the study Joel A. Hurowitz added.

The scientific process requires a strict set of tests and guidelines in order to confirm a discovery. Skepticism and further studies are needed in order to reach a final verdict. Still, NASA choosing to share the potential discovery is groundbreaking.

“Today, we are really showing you how we are kind of one step closer to answering humanity’s, one of their most profound questions, and that is, are we truly alone in the universe?” Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, said, per CNN.

“This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars,” acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy added.

Over 70 years after Emmett Till was brutally murdered in Mississippi, one of his relatives is seeking to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.

Priscilla Williams-Till recently launched her campaign to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith, citing the Republican senator’s “public hanging” joke as a reason for her candidacy.

Williams-Till continues social justice campaign with Senate run

Williams-Till, a distant cousin of the slain teen, is the founder of the Emmett Till Justice for Families Foundation, which pushes for investigation of potential hate crime cold cases and operates in affiliation with the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. She announced her candidacy to represent Mississippi in the Senate in next year’s election, framing her campaign in terms of justice.

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She said in announcing her Senate race, “I am running for United States Senator to help shape and enact laws that promote social justice and civil rights protections at a National level in Mississippi,” adding, she wants “to ensure that the perspectives and needs of our communities are represented with the federal government contributing to a more inclusive political dialogue.”

If she wins, Williams-Till would be the first Black senator from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era, and she would represent the state where her cousin was murdered, a crime for which no one was legally punished.

Seeking to unseat a controversial Republican in a conservative state

If Williams-Till wins the Democratic nomination, she would run in the general election against Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has represented the state since 2018. That year, Hyde-Smith made a controversial statement at a campaign event, joking about a cattle rancher who supports her that “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.”

During the period 1877-1950, Mississippi had more documented lynchings than any other state, with over 600 people murdered in mob violence.

Williams-Till cites Hyde-Smith’s joke, for which the senator later apologized, as one of the motivations for running for the seat.

Running as a Democrat in a heavily red state, Williams-Till has expressed a mixture of liberal and conservative policy positions. She supports investigating police misconduct, expanding Medicaid in Mississippi and supporting abortion rights. Williams-Till says she opposes transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. In terms of foreign policy, she supports the U.S. sending weapons to both Israel and Ukraine amid the ongoing conflicts involving the countries.

Seventy years after Emmett Till’s killing sparked a movement

Williams-Till’s candidacy comes just after the 70th anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black teenager from Chicago who was kidnapped and brutally killed by two white men, Roy Bryant, Jr. and J.W. Milam, while visiting relatives in Mississippi. The men brutalized and killed Till based on a false accusation that he had harassed the wife of one of the men in a store. An all-white jury acquitted the two men who later admitted to killing Till in a magazine interview.

Carolyn Bryant Donham, who made the false accusation that she later recanted, was never charged with a crime in connection with Till’s death.

The U.S. National Archives recently published thousands of pages of documents related to the Till case, which helped spark the Civil Rights Movement and ultimately led to the passage of federal anti-lynching legislation.

Now, a relative of Till who has pursued social justice in his name is seeking to head to Washington, D.C., to represent Mississippi and promote justice nationwide. Mississippi voters will elect their senator in the primary election on March 10, 2026, with the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

President Donald Trump drew attention for a noticeably drooping right side of his face at a 9/11 commemoration at the Pentagon on Thursday, fueling public and social media speculation about his health.

Trump’s appearance at the event held on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the Twin Towers in New York City and Pennsylvania, according to the FBI’s website about the years-long investigation, reignited concerns about his health after the White House revealed his chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis in July, which can cause swollen legs, ankles and other symptoms.

In recent months, he has had bruised hands, which he and his team attributed to “too much hand-shaking.” A four-day disappearance from public view further fueled speculation about his well-being, according to Blavity.

Did Trump have a stroke?

Ben Meiselas, host of The MeidasTouch Podcast, spoke out in a recent episode on Thursday about Trump’s facial appearance, noting that something seemed off with him, according to The Daily Beast.

“Trump looked absolutely awful during his attendance at a 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon,” Meiselas said. “His face was very droopy, he seemed addled, like he didn’t even know where he was.”

Trump, 79, will be the oldest-serving president in U.S. history after his second term ends in 2029, at which point he will be 82 years old. Some have attributed his recent health conditions to old age, and others have shared their thoughts on social media platforms, stating that Trump may have had a stroke, explaining why the right side of his face had drooped.

Writer, comedian and podcaster Jeremy Kaplowitz took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared his thoughts on Trump’s health.

“so this guy like 100% had a stroke right,” he wrote in a Thursday post with photos of the president.

Professor, policy consultant and investigative journalist Adam Cochran shared similar sentiments.

“At what point, are we going to clue in to the President’s stroke? He is in ailing health, and while duly paying respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11 is barely able to control the right side of his face,” he said alongside video footage from the event.

1/16At what point, are we going to clue in to the President’s stroke?He is in ailing health, and while duly paying respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11 is barely able to control the right side of his face. https://t.co/gncJQWFY1e pic.twitter.com/9ePYwJAZF6— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) September 11, 2025

With a photo from the event and the president’s video condemning the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, another user commented, “This trump is not the same as in the video yesterday. Is this why they had to use AI? Did trump have a stroke? Is that why he went missing for seven days?”

This trump is not the same as in the video yesterday. Is this why they had to use AI? Did trump have a stroke? Is that why he went missing for seven days? pic.twitter.com/veY7tfHwp2— Tim (@trouble_man90) September 11, 2025

Someone else shared, “People are saying that the video Trump posted yesterday looked like AI. After seeing his photos from a live event today, his face shows clear, evident signs of a stroke; signs that others confirmed to be covered up with AI in his video.”

People are saying that the video Trump posted yesterday looked like AI. After seeing his photos from a live event today, his face shows clear, evident signs of a stroke; signs that others confirmed to be covered up with AI in his video. pic.twitter.com/aS2OyYNqlc— Chance Valentine (@Team_Chance) September 11, 2025

Despite social media’s speculation about his health, neither the White House nor Trump has offered any confirmation of a stroke.

Spotify has announced the launch of a new feature on Wednesday titled Lossless. The music streaming platform is rolling out its very first high-quality audio feature. Exclusively available to Spotify Premium users, it will give listeners the full experience of tracks as they were recorded in the studio. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Spotify’s Lossless?

The feature allows Spotify listeners to stream music up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC. It is a form of compressed files that retains all of the original audio information as it was originally recorded. In other words, it is the highest quality audio available. When music gets streamed or shared online, it is often compressed and has removed some of the original audio information.

“Lossless refers to when there’s no change between what you deliver to a streaming service and what the listener hears,” Spotify Studios producer and engineer Jack Mason said on Instagram. “Without lossless, track files might get compressed in the encoding process, which might not lend to the best quality.”

The company noted that the feature was high in demand and that it would ensure music listeners have an even better experience.

“The wait is finally over; we’re so excited lossless sound is rolling out to Premium subscribers,” Spotify VP of Subscriptions Gustav Gyllenhammar said in a news release. “We’ve taken time to build this feature in a way that prioritizes quality, ease of use, and clarity at every step, so you always know what’s happening under the hood. With Lossless, our premium users will now have an even better listening experience.”

Other music streaming services also offer lossless audio. Apple Music launched the feature in 2021 and Amazon Music added it in 2019, according to USA Today. It is also only available to paid subscribers on these platforms.

How do you access Lossless on Spotify?

Lossless is being exclusively rolled out to Spotify Premium users. They will receive a notification once the feature is available to them. The company has started making the feature accessible to subscribers in Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the U.S. and the UK. Starting in October, it will be available in over 50 markets.

Users will have to manually turn on the feature on each device in order to access it. First, tap your profile icon in the top left. Second, go to Settings & Privacy, then click on Media Quality. Lastly, select where you want to enable lossless audio: Wi-Fi, cellular or downloads. The Lossless indicator will appear in the Now Playing view or bar and via the Connect Picker.

Spotify is allowing users to choose the level of Lossless music quality between low, normal, high and very high. The reason for it is that Lossless music uses significantly more data than classic compressed audio files. Lossless users will be able to see how much data each quality level requires.

The streamer also recommends listening to lossless music via Wi-Fi using wired headphones or with speakers on a non-Bluetooth connection, such as Spotify Connect. It also noted that music may take a moment to play because files are so heavy.

“Currently, Bluetooth doesn’t provide enough bandwidth to transmit lossless audio, so the signal has to be compressed before being sent,” the company said. “Lossless gives listeners every detail of the music, which means the audio files can be larger. As users enable lossless on their devices, it may take a moment for the track to play. But once it’s cached and loaded, you are ready to listen.”

The feature is available on mobile, desktop and tablet, as well as on devices that support Spotify Connect such as Sony, Bose, Samsung and Sennheiser. Support for devices such as Sonos and Amazon will be available in October.

If you’ve submitted a claim to Meta’s privacy settlement, you may have received an email update regarding an upcoming payment. Although the settlement was given approval in 2023, appeals delayed payments and were resolved in May 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about receiving a settlement payment.

Settlement payments have started being rolled out

“Pursuant to the Court’s Order dated August 27, 2025, the distribution of settlement benefits has commenced and will continue for approximately 10 weeks. We thank you in advance for your patience,” Angeion, the company handling the settlement, wrote in an online statement.

Individuals with approved claims will receive settlement payments over the next 10 weeks. They will receive an email three or four days prior to the payment being issued.

“No additional information needs to be collected, no additional notice needs to be given, no new payment method needs to be selected, and there is no need to wait for, or chase, a response,” the filing said, according to SFGate.

If you want to check the status of your claim, request a name or address change, or for any other questions, you may contact the Settlement Administrator at [email protected] and make sure to include your Claim ID.

How much money will each person receive?

Although Meta settled for $725 million, administrative and legal costs will be deducted from this sum. This includes around $180.5 million being paid to the attorneys on the case, as well as almost $4 million in reimbursements for their expenses. The eight lead plaintiffs will receive $120,000.

The leftover amount, which is referred to as the “net settlement fund” amounts to over $540 million. It will be distributed to claimants depending on how long they used Facebook between 2007 and 2022. Over 19 million people submitted valid claims, according to a court filing. In 2023, a plaintiff lawyer estimated that 17 million claimants would receive around $30. Payments will therefore most likely range between $25 to $30.

“To the extent that it’s maybe a little lower than we might have expected, it’s because such an incredibly large number of people made claims in this case, right?” Vince Chhabria, the San Francisco judge who presided over the case, said in 2023. “I was kind of blown away by how many people made claims.”

The case was brought forward after it was revealed in 2018 that Cambridge Analytica paid a Facebook app developer to access the personal data of 87 million users of the social media platform. Cambridge Analytica is a firm tied to former Donald Trump political strategist Steve Bannon and has supported the president’s 2016 campaign. The data was used to target US voters in the election, according to KARE 11.

Anyone in the U.S. with a Facebook account between May 24, 2007 and Dec. 22, 2022 was able to file a claim. The deadline closed in Aug. 2023. The settlement was then given final approval at the end of that year but two appeals were filed. Both appeals, although they delayed payments, were resolved in May 2025.