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Jeremy B. Merrill

Jeremy B. Merrill is an investigative journalist who tracks online political influence.
Cybersecurity

Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.

A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.

  • By Jack Gillum and Jeremy B. Merrill, ProPublica