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US seizes over 30 websites used in massive Russian disinformation plan

The US has charged Russian state media executives and sanctioned Kremlin-linked broadcasters for a campaign to interfere with the presidential election.
Attorney General Merrick Garland accused RT of paying a Tennessee firm $10 million to create content promoting hidden Russian messaging.
A Treasury official stated that RT and other media engaged in a campaign to recruit unwitting American influencers for disinformation.

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Politico

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DOJ announces new crackdown on Russian disinformation in 2024 election

The seized sites were linked to a Russian campaign known as “Doppelganger.”

1 year ago

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Jerusalem Post

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US seizes over 30 websites used in massive Russian disinformation plan

The US Justice Department accused First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko of using the domains to spread Russian government propaganda covertly.

1 year ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Newser

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Indictment: Russians Funneled Money to Right-Wing Influencers

Tenet Media, a content creation company linked to right-wing influencers including Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and Dave Rubin, has been identified by multiple outlets as the "Company...

1 year ago·Miami, United States

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Wired

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DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election

Newly unsealed court documents reveal in unprecedented detail a campaign called the Good Old USA Project, which Russian authorities believed could impact the US election.

1 year ago·United States

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