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Judge Dismisses 4chan, Kiwi Farms Lawsuit Against Ofcom

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:58 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras dismissed 4chan and Kiwi Farms' lawsuit against Ofcom, citing lack of jurisdiction.
Ofcom issued a provisional notice of contravention on August 12, 2025, threatening a £20,000 fine.
Ofcom imposed the £20,000 fine with daily £100 penalties for up to 60 days.
In March 2026, Ofcom added £520,000 in penalties, the first under the new Online Safety regime.

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U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras dismissed 4chan and Kiwi Farms' lawsuit against Ofcom, citing lack of jurisdiction.
Ofcom issued a provisional notice of contravention on August 12, 2025, threatening a £20,000 fine.
Ofcom imposed the £20,000 fine with daily £100 penalties for up to 60 days.
In March 2026, Ofcom added £520,000 in penalties, the first under the new Online Safety regime.