Leonie Brinkema

Leonie Brinkema

judge United States

Leonie Brinkema is a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2000. She is known for her thorough legal analysis and has presided over significant cases, including those involving technology and intellectual property. Recently, she gained attention for ruling that Google engaged in illegal monopolistic practices within the online advertising market, affirming the U.S. Department of Justice's stance against the tech giant and highlighting concerns over competition and consumer impact.

Born on Jan 01, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,164,880
Power
15,792$
Sentiment
7.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 2 6.50 0.08% +0% 45,195,774 37,306 $450,000 371$
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.06% +0% 67,886,011 37,362 $2,700,000 1,486$
Croatia 2 7.00 0.08% +0% 4,105,267 3,181 $68,000 53$
Hong Kong 2 7.00 0.17% +0% 7,500,700 12,943 $370,000 638$
United States 1 7.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 76,075 $21,000,000 4,826$
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 5,094,118 2,620 $62,000 32$
Panama 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 3,694 $76,000 65$
Brazil 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 211,049,527 92,647 $1,500,000 658$
Germany 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 83,783,942 43,389 $3,845,000 1,991$
France 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 33,768 $2,700,000 1,397$
Italy 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 60,461,826 23,326 $2,000,000 772$
Spain 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 19,546 $1,400,000 585$
Luxembourg 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 625,978 439 $73,000 51$
India 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 1,380,004,385 535,716 $2,900,000 1,126$
Thailand 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 69,799,978 54,150 $505,000 392$
Pakistan 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 65,295 $280,000 83$
United Arab Emirates 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 9,890,400 4,143 $430,000 180$
Morocco 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 36,910,558 63,529 $120,000 207$
Ghana 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 31,072,945 38,504 $67,000 83$
Australia 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 25,499,884 12,892 $1,380,000 698$
New Zealand 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,192 $210,000 95$
Ireland 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 5,030,000 2,162 $5,100 2$
Totals 26 2,716,971,565 1,164,879 $42,141,100 15,791$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: US District Judge Leonie Brinkema found Google liable for 'willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power' in markets for publisher ad servers and ad exchanges. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: US judge rules Google holds illegal monopoly in online advertising

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Leonie Brinkema is a US District Judge who ruled that Google illegally monopolized certain online advertising markets. 7

Luxemburger Wort: Google: Monopolmacht erneut missbraucht, entscheidet US-Richterin

Morocco Morocco: Judge Leonie Brinkema indicated that the plaintiff proved Google had knowingly engaged in anticompetitive actions. 8

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Monopole publicitaire : la justice américaine condamne Google

Australia Australia: Leonie Brinkema is a US District Judge who ruled that Google has been abusing its power to stifle competition. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Google’s digital ad network branded an illegal monopoly by US judge

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Judge Leonie Brinkema pointed out that Google violated antitrust laws in the advertising exchange platform and server market. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 美法院裁Google非法壟斷2網上廣告技術市場 (23:56) - 20250417 - 國際 - 即時新聞