Fake Bomb Threats Linked to Russian Agents Disrupt Georgia Polling
Non-credible threats briefly evacuate polling sites in battleground state
Polling locations in Georgia, a critical battleground in the US elections, were temporarily shut down due to non-credible bomb threats linked to Russian interference.
Fulton County faced evacuations at two sites, which were resolved within 30 minutes.
In response, officials sought to extend voting hours past the 7 pm deadline.
Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, attributed the disruptions to Russian efforts to destabilize the election process.
The FBI reported similar threats across multiple states, originating from Russian email domains.
The hoaxes add to a history of alleged Russian meddling in US elections, with past accusations of interference dating back to the 2016 presidential race.
Meanwhile, the 2024 contest sees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a close battle for the White House.
Fulton County faced evacuations at two sites, which were resolved within 30 minutes.
In response, officials sought to extend voting hours past the 7 pm deadline.
Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, attributed the disruptions to Russian efforts to destabilize the election process.
The FBI reported similar threats across multiple states, originating from Russian email domains.
The hoaxes add to a history of alleged Russian meddling in US elections, with past accusations of interference dating back to the 2016 presidential race.
Meanwhile, the 2024 contest sees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a close battle for the White House.
