FBI Probes Nationwide Racist Texts Targeting Black Americans
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The FBI is investigating racist text messages sent to black Americans across several states, instructing them to report to a plantation for "slave" labor. The messages, which began circulating the day after election day, have been linked to a virtual private network in Poland, though the source remains unclear. The Trump campaign has denied any involvement. Authorities, including the FCC and state law enforcement, are urging recipients to report these messages, which have caused fear and concern among those targeted.
- FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US BBC.com
- Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins CNN
- Black Georgia residents received racist text messages under investigation by FBI WABE 90.1 FM
- Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election Detroit Free Press
- Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations The Associated Press
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