article: Twitch Streamer HasanAbi Arrested on Charges of Threatening Senator Tom Cotton
Los Angeles, CA β Popular Twitch streamer Hasan "HasanAbi" Piker has been arrested following allegations of making threats against U.S. Senator Tom Cotton. The controversy began when Piker posted an image of a homemade shotgun in response to a tweet from Senator Cotton. Authorities were alerted to the post, which they deemed a credible threat, leading to Piker's arrest at his West Hollywood residence.
Upon executing a search warrant at Piker's home, law enforcement officers discovered multiple firearms. This discovery has prompted further investigations into potential affiliations with insurgent groups, although no direct connections have been confirmed as of yet. The Los Angeles Police Department, in coordination with federal authorities, is taking the lead on this high-profile case.
Piker, known for his politically charged content and commentary on social issues, has a significant following online, with over a million subscribers on Twitch. His arrest has sparked a flurry of online debates regarding freedom of speech and the boundaries of political discourse on social media platforms.
Senator Tom Cotton's office released a statement condemning the threat and urging all individuals to refrain from violent rhetoric in political discussions. "Threats of violence have no place in our society and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," the statement read.
As the investigation continues, details about the case remain sparse. Legal experts speculate that if charged, Piker could face serious federal charges, potentially impacting his streaming career and personal liberty. The incident raises important questions about the impact of online behavior in real-world scenarios and the responsibilities of social media personalities in moderating their influence.
Hasan Piker has not made a public statement since his arrest, and his legal representation has yet to comment on the charges. The case continues to develop, with more updates expected as the investigation progresses.
This arrest has sent shockwaves through the online and political communities, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on digital platforms and the actions of their users.
article https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/tom-cotton-protesters.html
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I fell for it
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Same, I wanted to believe
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I just googled Hasan before reading OP's post and saw nothing. Waste of effort.
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I stopped as soon as I saw βmultiple firearmsβ
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I never believe anyone on here if there's no link but man it would be so funny if this guy got arrested for threatening someone while
runs free after literally threatening to come to his house and kill him
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Is that the commie cute twink living in a multi-million dollar mansion? I thougjt he was a turkroach?
I hope he gets r*ped by some BIPOC felon in prison, lol.
Frick commies !anticommunists
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We need to shut down the coomer to chud pipeline immediately until we figure out what the heck is going on here
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EVERY. FRICKING. TIME.
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Although i was moreso trying to add in some racism tbh
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!anticommunists check it out. Hasan the world's biggest kitty got arrested.
This neighbor has Shannen Doherty eyes
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it's fake news
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Dammit!!! Why can't I have nice things!?!?!?!?!?!
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Soon
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fake news
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Source????
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no its real
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Im just gonna pretend it's true
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Asmongold reacts:
mopped LSF Post:
https://old.reddit.com/r/LivestreamFail/comments/1c6cjg2/asmon_calls_out_hasan_for_posting_an_image_of_a/?sort=controversial
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Hasan is unironically too rich to be arrested. Plus no one would ever consider his βthreats' credible since that would jeopardize the millions he makes from the NEETs who watch him.
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Lol no way, Hasan is an absolute goody two shoes.
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Peepee sucker
You tricked me
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Dude needs to retire the man bun he's gonna be bald by 30
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Those Google sit-in kitties were trying to get HamasAbi to interview them. Welp, I guess we now know why he didn't respond to them. lmao
eta: oh it's fake NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO why can't we have good things happenings???
Krayon sexually assaulted his sister.
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The link.
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too long didn't read there's no chance he actually got arrested for his not-very-veiled threat on the life of a senator.
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Recently found out one of my friends is a Hasanstrag
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You fricking peepee tease
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Good bait mate
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TOOOOOOOMM COTTON! I'M COMING TO KIIIIIL YOOOOUUUU!
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Frick you and the hores you rode in on
Also nice job
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https://twitter.com/schizarella/status/1780577037947904390
Misha, is that you?
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I knew it was fake right here.
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Nothing ever happens.
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Happy i still don't know who he is. My main had "hassan" and "piker" blocked
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Snapshots:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/tom-cotton-protesters.html:
ghostarchive.org
archive.org
archive.ph (click to archive)
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