Policy · 1h ago
EU Court OKs Criminal Charges for Sharing RT Videos
The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states can criminally prosecute individuals for reposting videos from Russia's RT network. The decision targets content deemed to incite hatred or violence. This sets a precedent for regulating state-backed media during conflicts.
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The ruling expands legal liability for sharing content, raising free speech concerns under the guise of countering disinformation.
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