Published 3 years ago

New York Attorney General Sues Over Robocalls

Summary by Political Wire

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is suing conservative operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman “over robocalls the pair allegedly made to suppress the Black vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election,” the Daily Beast reports.“If successful, they will be on the hook for $2.75 million, in addition to the felony charges they face in other states.”

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Raw Story

Trump-loving provocateurs Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman in more trouble over racist robocalls

Blundering right-wing provocateurs Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman — who became briefly notorious for their clumsy attempts to smear prominent Democrats with phony sex scandals — have somehow found a way to land themselves in even deeper legal hot water. On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office had filed a motion to join a federal lawsuit stemming from Wohl and Burkman's racist robocall scheme targeting Black vo…

3 years ago·United States

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Political Wire

New York Attorney General Sues Over Robocalls

3 years ago·New York, United States

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The Detroit News

Conservative activists accused of 2020 voter intimidation robocalls lose appeal

Two conservative activists authorities allege organized thousands of robocalls aimed at discouraging voters ahead of the 2020 election have lost an appeal to toss the case against them, Nessel's office announced Friday.

3 years ago·Detroit, United States

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The Daily Beast

New York AG Sues Jacob Wohl for $2.75 Million Over Robocalls

The scheme was allegedly intended to suppress the Black vote in 2020.

3 years ago·United States

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Salon

Right-wing provocateurs Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman in more trouble over racist robocalls

Duo's dunderheaded scheme to suppress Black vote was a total failure — now it has them in serious legal trouble

3 years ago·S F, United States

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Crooks and Liars

NY AG Suing Wohl And Burkman For $2.75 Mil Over Racist Robocalls

Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman will likely add money troubles to their legal woes as New York’s attorney general is seeking $2.75 million from them over racist robocalls designed to keep people of color from voting last fall.

3 years ago·United States

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