1 year ago
YouTube removes right-wing channels linked to Russia indictments
YouTube Cracks Down on Russian-Linked Right-Wing Channels
YouTube has taken action against several right-wing politics channels, including Tenet Media, following allegations of Russian government involvement in funding U.S. right-wing influencers.
The Department of Justice has indicted two employees of RT, accusing them of illegally funding a Tennessee-based media organization. While not explicitly named, evidence suggests Tenet Media is the company in question.
YouTube terminated these channels as part of our ongoing efforts to combat coordinated influence operations.
- YouTube terminates several right-wing channels, including Tenet Media, linked to Russian influence operations.
- DOJ indicts two RT employees for illegally funding a Tennessee-based media organization.
- Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan, owners of Tenet Media, face scrutiny over Russian connections.
- YouTube continues efforts to combat coordinated influence operations on its platform.
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