2 Russia-based RT employees indicted by US, internet domains seized in election influence probe

 2 Russia-based RT employees indicted by US, internet domains seized in election influence probe

On November 4th, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of two Russian individuals employed by a news organization called “RT.” The DOJ alleged that they were engaged in a campaign to influence American elections, but did not register as foreign agents as required by the law.

The individuals named in the indictment are identified as Mikhail Burchik and Aleksandra Yurievna Badanin, the former being the Executive Director of the news channel.

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