Russia fines Apple two seconds of profit over promoting LGBTQ+ rights
a year ago
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- Apple fined $131,000 by a Russian court for violating LGBT propaganda laws.
- Previous fine in 2023 was $42,000 for spreading 'false information' about Ukraine conflict.
- New fine includes three breaches of anti-LGBT laws and a fourth charge for not removing content.
- Court proceedings were closed to the public, details of charges remain unclear.
- Russia's Supreme Court declared the 'international LGBT movement' extremist in 2023.
- Russia has a history of anti-LGBT actions, including blocking Apple Watch Pride face in 2018.