Pornhub.com's parent company, Aylo Holdings, was arraigned on charges related to unlawful monetary transactions involving sex trafficking proceeds.
This follows the company's deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.
United States Chief Magistrate Judge Lois Bloom presided over the proceeding.
As part of the agreement, a monitor will be appointed for three years and payments will be made to both the United States and individuals who have been "adversely affected by the underlying sex trafficking," according to a press release. Under the agreement's terms, the company has agreed to pay a fine of $1.84 million.
Unlawful Receipt Of Sex Trafficking Proceeds
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