The content of these videos was described by prosecutors as 'consistent' with Russia's aims to sow political discord in the US, showing topics like free speech and illegal immigrants.
Prosecutors allege that two employees of the state-backed Russian network RT paid Tenet and its parent company $9.7 million to produce and distribute videos supporting Russian aims.
Influencers like Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Lauren Southern received the majority of the alleged $9.7 million funding, promoting themes aligned with Russian interests.
While the influencers deny awareness of the scheme and see themselves as victims, prosecutors have not accused them of wrongdoing.
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