Facebook Whistle-Blower to Share ‘Frightening Truth’ With Senate

The Facebook Inc. whistle-blower who turned over internal company documents to U.S. securities regulators is set to share her story publicly in Congress on Tuesday, planning to testify that the company misled the public and shareholders about the harmful effects of its platforms.

“Facebook became a $1 trillion company by paying for its profits with our safety, including the safety of our children,” Frances Haugen said in remarks prepared for a U.S. Senate hearing. “I came forward because I recognized a frightening truth: almost no one outside of Facebook knows what happens inside Facebook. The company’s leadership keeps vital information ...