Twitter Shuts Down Accounts of Libertarian Gavin McInnes, Proud Boys

Twitter Shuts Down Accounts of Libertarian Gavin McInnes, Proud Boys
Gavin McInnes attends "Creative Control" New York Premiere at Sunshine Landmark on March 3, 2016. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Twitter suspended the account of libertarian commentator Gavin McInnes, as well as the accounts of his fraternal organization, the Proud Boys.

“We can confirm that these accounts have been suspended from Twitter and Periscope for violating our policy prohibiting violent extremist groups,” a Twitter spokesperson told The Epoch Times via email on Aug. 11.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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