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United States v. Anonymous Defendant (Election Interference)

Defendant accused of creating and operating network of AI-generated fake social media accounts to spread election misinformation and suppress voter turnout in 2024 primary elections.

Charges
  • •Conspiracy to Defraud the United States (18 USC § 371)
  • •Wire Fraud (18 USC § 1343)
  • •Foreign Agent Registration Act Violation (22 USC § 612)
Case Facts
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  • 1Between January and March 2024, defendant created 5,000+ fake social media accounts
  • 2Accounts used AI-generated profile photos and content
  • 3Posted false information about polling locations, voting requirements, and candidate positions
  • 4Targeted specific demographic groups in swing districts
  • 5FBI estimates posts reached 2.3 million users
  • 6Defendant used automated bots to amplify content and create appearance of grassroots movement
  • 7Investigation traced accounts to servers rented by defendant
  • 8Defendant received $75,000 from foreign entity to conduct operation
  • 9Bank records show wire transfers from overseas accounts
  • 10Defendant claims operation was 'social experiment' on misinformation spread
  • 11Several voters testified they were misled by false information
  • 12Election officials had to issue multiple corrections and public notices
Your Verdict
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