Meta Denounces Memoir Alleging Misconduct and Toxic Culture

Sarah Wynn-Williams' book, Careless People, accuses Meta executives of harassment and ethical failures, claims the company rejects as false and defamatory.

Former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, Careless People, alleges misconduct by top leaders, including Joel Kaplan and Sheryl Sandberg, and a disregard for human rights impacts.
Meta has dismissed the book as a mix of outdated claims and false accusations, stating that Wynn-Williams was fired for poor performance and toxic behavior.
The company has initiated legal action, sent a demand letter to the book's publisher, and highlighted a 2017 investigation clearing Kaplan of harassment allegations.
The book includes controversial anecdotes, such as claims of inappropriate interactions involving Sandberg, which Meta and other sources have denied or disputed.
Publisher Macmillan defends the book, stating it is supported by documentation, while Meta criticizes the lack of fact-checking and claims Wynn-Williams is motivated by activism.