Russia Criminalizes The Spread Of Online News Which 'Disrespects' The Government
President Vladimir Putin signed the new law, which allows punishment of individuals with fines and jail time for the spread of "fake news."
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law which will allow the punishment of individuals and online media for spreading what Russia calls "fake news" and information which "disrespects" the state.
The new rules allow prosecutors to direct complaints about material considered insulting to Russian officials to the information which undermines social order, may face fines of up to $23,000, and repeat offenders could spend time in jail, according to.
