Episode 109
Russian Troll Farms
Bribe, Swindle or Steal · Alexandra Wrage and Jessikka Aro
November 21, 201834m 9s
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Show Notes
Finnish journalist Jessikka Aro has investigated pro-Russia Internet trolls, their disinformation efforts and related financial crimes since 2014. She has continued in spite of the barrage of death and rape threats designed to silence her. Now, a recent verdict has brought some relief and vindication with sentences for three of the worst offenders for aggravated defamation and stalking.