HBO's Controversial Use of Fake Twitter Accounts to Target TV Critics

HBO is facing allegations that its then-president of original programming, Casey Bloys, commanded a "secret army" to undermine TV critics and anonymous commenters on articles by posting from fake accounts. The allegations emerged from a wrongful termination dispute with an ex-employee. HBO has responded by stating that it intends to vigorously defend against the allegations. The messages detailing the alleged social media manipulation are expected to be filed in the ex-employee's lawsuit against HBO.