Russian-origin threats disrupt polling in Georgia, says FBI
In several US states, threats originating from Russian email domains have been reported. The FBI has issued a statement.
The Secretary of State responsible for elections in Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, said on Tuesday that two polling stations in Fulton County near Atlanta were temporarily closed due to bomb threats originating from Russia.
The official stated that the threats were not credible but required verification. Voting at these locations - in the majority African American-populated Union City - may be extended.
According to a statement by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), threats originating from Russian email domains have been reported "in several states".
FBI statement
"The FBI is aware of the threats. None of the threats have been considered credible so far," the statement reads. "We will continue to closely cooperate with our partners in state and local law enforcement to respond to any threats to our elections and protect our communities as Americans exercise their right to vote," it states.
