Hearing Watkins' testimony on the matter was 'critical' to understanding what can be done to 'counter the trend,' the committee said.
After being"respectfully requested" to appear before the House Committee on Homeland Security last week, 8chan owner Jim Watkins was sent a subpoena on Wednesday ordering him to testify on September 5. Watkins has been under fire as of late, given 8chan's connection to the recent shooting in El Paso, Texas, which left over 20 people dead.
After being"respectfully requested" to appear before the House Committee on Homeland Security last week, 8chan owner Jim Watkins was sent a subpoena on Wednesday ordering him to testify on September 5. Watkins has been under fire as of late, given 8chan's connection to the recent shooting in El Paso, Texas, which left over 20 people dead.
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