Authorities Obtain Warrants for Fake Cell Towers in Investigation

WHO:

Drudge Report - Investigators are involved in the case.

Wired - Journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate are mentioned as targets of the surveillance.

WHAT:

Drudge Report - Federal authorities obtained warrants to use fake cell towers.

Wired - The warrants were sought to use an invasive surveillance tool called cell-site simulators against the mentioned individuals.

WHERE:

Wired - The investigation involves locations related to journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.

WHY:

Wired - The investigation appears to be linked to the activities of Don Lemon's producer.

HOW:

Drudge Report - The method of surveillance involves the use of fake cell towers.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 21:07 UTC)

Federal authorities have obtained warrants to use fake cell towers, known as cell-site simulators, as part of an investigation involving journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate. These warrants were sought in connection with activities linked to Don Lemon's producer, and investigators are actively involved in the case. The surveillance targets are associated with specific locations related to both Fort and the Senate candidate.