Bomb threats from Russian domains spark election day scare
Threats from Russian email domains have been reported in several U.S. states, prompting the FBI to issue a statement.
Brad Raffensperger, the Secretary of State responsible for elections in Georgia, announced on Tuesday that two polling stations in Fulton County, near Atlanta, were temporarily closed due to bomb threats originating from Russia.
He noted that the threats were not considered credible but warranted investigation. Voting at these locations in Union City, a predominantly African American community, might be extended to accommodate the disruption.
The FBI confirmed that threats originating from Russian email domains were detected "in several states."
FBI's statement
"The FBI is aware of the threats. So far, none have been determined to be credible," according to the statement. "We will continue to work closely with our state and local law enforcement partners to respond to any threats to our elections and protect our communities as Americans exercise their right to vote," it continued.
