Following an investigation by the New York Times that revealed a group of researchers mirrored tactics used by the Russians to oppose Republican candidate Roy Moore in last year’s special election in Alabama, Facebook has reportedly closed the accounts of several individuals involved with the effort.
Following an investigation by the New York Times that revealed a group of researchers mirrored tactics used by the Russians to oppose Republican candidate Roy Moore in last year’s special election in Alabama, Facebook has reportedly closed the accounts of several individuals involved with the effort.
The Washington Post on Saturday identified one booted individual as Jonathon Morgan, the CEO of social media research firm New Knowledge. Morgan, whose firm was involved in producing a report for the Senate on Russian disinformation activity, was among those who participated in the shady tactics during Alabama’s Senate race. In a statement to Gizmodo by email, the company said that an investigation into the behavior is currently underway.
