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Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Ordered to Pay $1.25 Million for Voter Suppression Robocalls

The settlement addresses a scheme that targeted Black voters in New York during the 2020 election, aiming to discourage them from voting by mail.

In this November 2018 photo, Jack Burkman, a lawyer and Republican operative, and Jacob Wohl, an internet activist and supporter of then-President Donald Trump, speak during a news conference on their allegations against Special Counsel Robert Mueller in Arlington, Virginia.
Letitia James
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Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl in Rosslyn Va., in 2018.

Overview

  • Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, known for spreading conspiracy theories, have agreed to pay up to $1.25 million in a settlement with the New York Attorney General's office.
  • The robocalls falsely claimed that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being used by police and debt collectors.
  • This legal action is part of broader efforts to combat voter suppression and protect the integrity of elections.
  • The settlement also requires Wohl and Burkman to engage in voter registration efforts as part of their punishment.
  • Additional charges and fines have been levied against the pair in other states, reflecting the national scope of their activities.