FCC proposes record $5 million fine against Jacob Wohl, Jack Burkman for election robocalls
The agency’s investigation said the pair made robocalls without people’s consent before the 2020 presidential election
By Rachel Lerman
Yesterday at 7:36 p.m. EDT
SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a $5.1 million fine against two right-wing operatives known for perpetuating conspiracy theories, in one of its largest penalties to date.
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman improperly made 1,141 robocalls to cellphones without getting people’s consent first, which the law requires, according to the agency.
The penalty, which is not final, is the largest proposed by the FCC for this specific violation. The agency has, however, imposed much larger fines for “spoofing” robocalls, where the caller makes it appear as though a call is coming from a different number. This year it fined Texas telemarketers $225 million.
Wohl and Burkman will have a chance to respond, and the penalty could require a commission vote before it is finalized.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/08/24/fcc-robocall-fine/
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