8CHAN Owner Subpoenaed For Testimony Regarding Mass Shootings
The Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued a subpoena to Jim Watkins, the owner of the website 8chan, for testimony related to the Committee’s ongoing oversight work on countering extremist content on social media platforms. A copy of the subpoena can be found here.
Watkins must appear before the committee on September 5th, 2019. In a video, Watkins said, "It's a shame I am being blamed for this," says a news report.