America Now - July 6, 9 PM EST
Published 7 Jul, 2026 06:50Censorship: EU allows charges to be brought simply for sharing unapproved links
Europe’s highest court ruled that German prosecutors can treat three bloggers who reposted content from Russia today as if they were helping violate European Union sanctions. They’re not accused of working for the Russian government. They’re not accused of being spies. They’re not even accused of sharing disinformation. They’re accused of reposting videos, and if convicted, they could face up to five years in prison. This is a direct attack on free speech. Garland Nixon talks with anchor Ben Swann. Plus, a growing fight over digital privacy is raising new concerns in the crypto world. The EU is rolling out new online age verification tools – but critics say the technology could eventually link internet activity more closely to government-issued identification. America Now’s Olivia Flynn explains. And, no more red card! Team USA is fully loaded headed into its battle with Belgium at the World Cup. America Now’s Alyssa Dugrot breaks it down.