In a concerning development on Tuesday morning, several polling stations in Passaic County were forced to close temporarily due to a bomb threat traced back to a Russian email address.
This incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement, highlighting the ongoing challenges in ensuring the security of the electoral process.
As reported by the Daily Caller, the FBI has launched an investigation into bomb threats targeting polling sites across multiple states, many of which have been linked to Russian email domains. Despite the alarming nature of these threats, the bureau has assured the public that none have been deemed credible.
The FBI emphasized its commitment to safeguarding election integrity, pledging continued collaboration with state and local authorities to protect voters. "The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains. None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," the agency stated.
On Tuesday, authorities apprehended a juvenile in connection with a series of hoax bomb threats. Investigators were able to trace the messages, recover the electronic devices used, and confirm the false nature of the threats. However, it remains uncertain whether the suspect is linked to other threats within the state.
The suspect allegedly sent a manifesto to Kenneth Hirmann of the Passaic County Board of Elections, claiming that a pipe bomb had been placed near the voting booths and would detonate in 11 hours. The email included detailed schematics of the supposed device and an explanation of the motive.
In response to the threat, an officer was dispatched to Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 in Passaic, where the Russian-linked email was discovered. A thorough search of the premises revealed no explosive device. Similar threats led to evacuations at Paterson Public School No. 2 and School No. 10, both serving as polling locations, yet no explosives were found at either site.
In light of these disruptions, a state judge ruled that polls in several Passaic County schools remain open an additional hour on Tuesday night. This decision followed a lawsuit by Democrats seeking an extension, arguing that voters had been hindered from casting their ballots due to the bomb threats.
The incident underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance and ensuring that all citizens have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote without fear or obstruction.
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