John Mark Dougan, a former Florida deputy sheriff and US Marine, has been identified as the operator of over 160 pro-Russia and pro-Trump disinformation websites targeting Americans. Dougan, who previously served in Palm Beach County, fled to Moscow after committing election fraud and other crimes, and has since received asylum in Russia. His network of fake news sites mimics outlets from the US, UK, and France, contributing to a growing disinformation campaign, research finds.
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Because of course they are. Enjoy that tiny apartment, comrade, because you're never coming home. Russian disinformation sites linked to former Florida deputy sheriff, research finds https://t.co/VhKUu19qiv via @nbcnews
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Russian disinformation sites linked to former Florida deputy sheriff, research finds https://t.co/G3uZhs35xA via @nbcnews
Researchers: an ex-Florida deputy sheriff who received asylum in Russia is behind a growing network of 160+ fake news sites mimicking US, UK, and French outlets (@stevenleemyers / New York Times) https://t.co/x6m4FcMogB https://t.co/mJfvY4dzwV
New York Times @nytimes: Once a Sheriff's Deputy in Florida, Now a Source of Disinformation From Russia - Yahoo. #industry40 #aistrategy #AI https://t.co/wguT7BXJsU
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Florida man: Fugitive John Mark Dougan fled to Moscow and runs more than 150 pro-Russia/pro-Trump disinformation sites targeting Americans. Previously a US Marine and Sheriff's Deputy, he fled to Russia after committing election fraud and numerous other crimes. https://t.co/klwcO8w75m