Louisiana man indicted in NH court for AI robocalls

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A Louisiana man accused of voter suppression over a fake robocall impersonating President Joe Biden made his first appearance in a New Hampshire courtroom on Wednesday. Prosecutors in the attorney general's office here have accused Steven Cramer of using the call to discourage voters from voting for Biden. The first primary in the country, which Cramer has previously denied. Kramer, 55, was indicted last month on 13 felony counts of voter suppression and 13 counts of candidate impersonation. Kramer is accused of sending AI-generated robocalls. Mimicking Biden's voice to Granite State voters on New Hampshire primary day, asking them to save their vote for the general election. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <

A Louisiana man accused of voter suppression over fake robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden made his first appearance in a New Hampshire courtroom on Wednesday.

Prosecutors in the attorney general's office here accused Steven Cramer of using the call to discourage voters from voting for Biden in the nation's first primary, which Cramer has previously denied.

Kramer, 55, was indicted last month on 13 felony counts of voter suppression and 13 counts of candidate impersonation.

Cramer is accused of sending an AI-generated robocall imitating Biden's voice to Granite State voters on the day of the New Hampshire primary, asking them to save their vote for the general election.

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Cramer, a political consultant, declined an on-camera interview Wednesday, but in a previous interview with News 9, he said he only fielded the calls to drive home the need for more regulation of AI.

He waived his right to arrest on Wednesday.

During the bail hearing, the state asked for a $10,000 cash bond, citing Kramer as a flight risk.

Assistant Attorney General Brandon O'Donnell said it had nothing to do with New Hampshire. “In a previous interview, the defendant previously stated that he has homes and spends time in New York State, Louisiana and Connecticut.”

His lawyer disagreed.

“He's always going to answer in this case,” said defense attorney Thomas Reid. “The FCC volunteered to interview him. The New Hampshire attorney general's office volunteered to interview him. He's been contacted and wants to be a part of it.”

The judge sided with the state, and Kramer has posted $10,000 cash bail.

The indictment includes Belknap, Rockingham, Grafton and Merrimack counties.

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