Useful Idiots: DOJ Moves from Name-and-Shame to Name-and-Disrupt - emptywheel
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Merrick Garland emphasized that the investigation into RT's foreign influence operations in the U.S. is ongoing, stating, "The charges unsealed this morning do not represent the end of the investigation." This establishes the DOJ's commitment to uncovering the extent of Russian malign influence despite legal actions already taken.
Tim Pool's willingness to engage with the investigation hints at a nuanced differentiation in how commentators may be classified under media guidelines, illustrating the complexities faced by DOJ as they interpret these definitions in the context of foreign influence.
The indictment's references to Discord servers managed by Tenet Media raises significant questions about the legal boundaries of media representation, particularly with the involvement of Lauren Chen and potential implications of past affiliations with RT.
The legal challenges for Tenet Media stem from the accusations that Chen and others may not be protected under media guidelines, primarily if DOJ can illustrate a direct connivance with RT's foreign operations.
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