Cyber ·
Court dismisses journalists' Pegasus spyware case
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.
The account does not report a decision on the merits of the allegations, only a dismissal on jurisdictional grounds. To consult and verify the details, check the court ruling and The Record's original report; the text available in the feed is an automated translation.
Original source: Juiz rejeita ação de jornalistas salvadorenhos alvos do spyware Pegasus