One of the world’s largest pornography websites admits that it profits from sex trafficking.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Pornhub’s parent company admitted in federal court that it profits from sex trafficking and agreed to pay a fine of over $1.8 million and submit to a three-year monitor as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. Formerly known as MindGeek, Aylo Holdings S.A.R.L. was arraigned on a charge of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions involving proceeds from sex trafficking.
Through Pornhub, Aylo hosted, promoted, and profited from videos produced by “Girls Do Porn,” and even gave the porn producer its own channel on its website. The owners and operators of “Girls Do Porn” were indicted in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking; several have been convicted since then.
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