FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
The texts instructed recipients to “board a bus” that would transport them to a “plantation” to work as slaves, officials said.
Federal, local authorities investigating racist texts sent to people around the U.S.
The bureau is working with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission and other law enforcement agencies to find out who's behind it.
FBI, Justice Department investigate racist mass texts targeting Black Americans
Federal and state agencies are investigating racist mass text messages targeting Black Americans across multiple states following the recent presidential election.
Authorities investigate disturbing, racist text messages sent across the US: 'Unacceptable'
Federal and local authorities are investigating a host of racist text messages sent to an unknown number of Black recipients across the country.
Authorities probing bigoted text messages that spread alarm across US
Federal and state authorities are investigating a wave of bigoted text messages sent anonymously that have spread alarm among Black Americans across the country this week, officials and recipients told Reuters.
Federal Agencies 'Aware' Of Black Americans Receiving Racist Texts Across The Country
The texts told recipients in varying ways that they were selected for slavery and required to pick cotton at a plantation.
Federal agencies investigate racist texts sent after election
The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the mass racist text messages sent after the presidential election. The messages, which referenced slavery, were sent to people around the country and appeared to predominantly target Black Americans,
Federal investigation launched after racist text messages sent to Black people
Federal investigation launched after racist text messages sent to Black people
Police investigate racist text messages
Police investigate racist text messages
Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide
Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at multiple schools and universities.
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