4chan refuses to pay UK Online Safety Act fines, asks Trump admin to intervene

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4chan's lawyer states the website will not pay fines under the UK's Online Safety Act, claiming no legal obligations in the US.
Ofcom is investigating 4chan for potential failures to prevent illegal content and comply with information requests.
Provisional notice of contravention issued to 4chan for non-compliance with Ofcom's requests.
Potential fines include an initial £20,000 and daily penalties, with maximum fines up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue.
Ofcom may seek court orders to disrupt 4chan's UK operations, including removal from search results or ISP blocking.
4chan has a controversial reputation, associated with hate speech, illegal content, and past temporary blocks in Australia and New Zealand.

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