The legal proceedings are still in the early stages, with cease and desist orders issued to both Life Corporation and Lingo by New Hampshire state authorities and the FCC respectively. The New Hampshire Attorney General's office is also issuing document preservation notices and subpoenas for records to both companies and other entities that may have relevant records. Further charges may be filed.
Key takeaways:
- Voters in New Hampshire received a call purporting to be from President Biden, telling them not to vote in the primary. The call was traced back to Life Corporation, a Texas-based company.
- The state Attorney General and other agencies, including the FCC, were involved in the investigation. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force was also likely alerted.
- The calls were transmitted by a telecoms provider called Lingo, which has been involved in illegal call operations for years. Lingo was working on behalf of Life Corporation, owned by Walter Monk, who has a history of illegal activity.
- Both Life Corporation and Lingo have been issued cease and desists, but there could be further charges filed. The New Hampshire AG's office is issuing document preservation notices and subpoenas for records to both companies and others that may have relevant records.