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Russian Origin of Election Bomb Threats Confirmed
False bomb threats targeting polling places in Georgia and other states were traced back to Russia, prompting investigations and temporary voting disruptions.
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CnnFbiGeorgia Secretary Of State's OfficeFulton CountyUs Census Bureau
Brad RaffenspergerMichael OsborneEvette Reyes
- What was the FBI's response to these bomb threats?
- The FBI stated they were aware of the threats and working with local and state authorities, but that none of the threats were deemed credible. They confirmed the threats originated from Russian email domains.
- Describe the experience of voters at the affected polling places.
- One voter, Michael Osborne, described the scene at his polling place, noting police and emergency vehicles and a roughly one-hour delay. Poll worker Evette Reyes corroborated the account of the delay and disruption.
- What was the impact of the bomb threats on voting in Union City, Georgia?
- The threats caused temporary closures at the Etris Community Center and Gullatt Elementary School in Union City, Georgia. Fulton County is exploring extending voting hours due to the disruption.
- Where did the false bomb threats that disrupted voting in Georgia originate from?
- False bomb threats disrupting voting in two Georgia polling places originated from Russia, according to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The FBI later confirmed similar threats in other states also appeared to be from Russia.
- What was the possible motive behind these threats, according to Secretary Raffensperger?
- While the exact method of determining the threats' origin wasn't specified, Raffensperger suggested that Russia might be attempting to undermine the election process.