'Cyberlibel' Arrest Warrant Issued for Founder of 8chan Message Board

Fredrick Brennan, who founded but later distanced himself from the 8chan message board that has given encouragement and visibility to violent extremists, is facing arrest in the Philippines in a “cyberlibel” case brought by the site’s current owner. An arrest warrant was issued in Pasig City, his lawyer, Alex Acain, told Rappler, a news site in the Philippines.

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