Pornhub Owner Sued for $1.6 Million on Texas Age Check Claims

Feb. 27, 2024, 12:45 AM UTC

The pornography distribution company that operates Pornhub unlawfully exposes Texas children to obscene images before verifying their age, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) alleged in a lawsuit.

Aylo Global Entertainment since September has been violating a new state law in Texas that requires online age verification measures and accordingly should pay civil fines up to $10,000 per day for a running total of $1.6 million, the lawsuit says.

“Texas has a right to protect its children from the detrimental effects of pornographic content,” Paxton said in a statement. “I look forward to holding any company accountable that violates our ...

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