Quantico, a law enforcement agency, is reportedly unable to access the phone of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, despite claims that he acted alone. This development has sparked concerns about the investigation’s progress and potential motives.
Elon Musk’s Response
Tech mogul Elon Musk has responded to the situation, drawing parallels between the Quantico investigation and his own experiences with the FBI. Musk has claimed that the FBI paid Twitter to “censor info from the public,” which is a grossly misleading statement, according to CNN. The actual reason for the payment was to reimburse Twitter for processing legal requests, similar to how a journalist might pay a fee for a government agency processing a Freedom of Information Act request.
Context and Background
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was identified as a 20-year-old Republican from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Voter status records showed he was registered as a Republican. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the shooter’s motives and any potential connections to extremist groups.
Key Takeaways
Quantico is unable to access the shooter’s phone, raising concerns about the investigation’s progress.
Elon Musk has responded to the situation, drawing parallels between the Quantico investigation and his own experiences with the FBI.
The FBI’s payment to Twitter was for processing legal requests, not to censor information.
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