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Livestreamer Activist Hasan Piker Hit With Federal Subpoena Over Cuba Trip Tied With Alleged Communists

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker denies using a shock collar on his dog Kaya after viral footage sparks outrage and PETA’s involvement. (Credit: mbv1567/Wikimedia Commons)

US federal officials have sent a subpoena to livestreamer Hasan Piker as part of an investigation into Americans who traveled to Cuba in March. The inquiry is looking at whether people broke US sanctions rules during the trip, according to officials cited by FOX News.

The group trip in question is called the Nuestra América Convoy, where activists, influencers and organisers travelled to Cuba. Investigators want to know if money, travel planning, or coordination with Cuban organisations broke US law.

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