MindGeek Agrees to $120 Million Settlement in Child Abuse Content Lawsuits
MindGeek, the parent company of adult content platform Pornhub, has reached a $120 million settlement agreement to resolve multiple class action lawsuits. The lawsuits alleged that MindGeek's platforms hosted and profited from videos depicting the sexual abuse of minors. The settlement marks a significant development in holding the company accountable for content moderation failures on its sites. MindGeek operates several adult content platforms and has faced increasing scrutiny over the years regarding its content moderation practices and verification processes.