Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says
Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian email domains, were directed on Tuesday at polling locations in five battleground states - Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania - as Election Day voting was underway,
About 30 bomb threat hoaxes targeted election-related locations across US: Report
Nearly 30 bomb threat hoaxes have targeted election-related locations nationwide in the US, a report said Tuesday. CBS News reported the news, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Citing two people familiar with the investigation, the outlet said around 17 fake bomb threats have targeted the state of Georgia alone.
Polling stations are receiving Russian bomb threat emails, FBI says
The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains. None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far.
Russia blamed for bomb threats at polling sites across 5 swing states
Bomb threats wreaked havoc at dozens of polling sites across at least five pivotal swing states on Tuesday. Voting precincts in Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Arizona were targeted with emailed threats,
Russia blamed for bomb threats at polling sites in Georgia and other states
Federal officials say the false threats followed bogus fraud claims and didn’t threaten the orderly voting process.
What to Know About the Election Day Bomb Threats Linked to Russia
An already heated presidential race faced further strain from a string of reported bomb threats in battleground states—causing some delays on Election Day.
FBI, Georgia secretary of state blame polling place bomb threats on Russians
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed Tuesday a bomb threat was made against a polling place, but he said it was of Russian origin and not credible. Raffensperger later clarified in a subsequent press conference that the threat affected between five and seven precincts in multiple Georgia counties.
Russia Denies Ties to US Election Bomb Threats at Swing State Polling Sites
"Unfortunately, when something bad happens, it is often claimed to be of Russian origin," a Russian official told Newsweek.
Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states
Hoax bomb threats targeting polling places and election offices briefly disrupted voting in five battleground states, with the FBI saying the threats in four of those states came from Russian email domains.
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