FCC chairman Ajit Pai cancels appearance after death threats

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FCC chairman Ajit Pai cancels appearance after death threats
BY Elizabeth Elizalde

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai canceled his appearance at a consumer trade show in Las Vegas next week after receiving death threats, according to reports.

An FCC spokesman told Reuters that Pai would not attend the Consumer Electronics Show without giving a reason. The spokesman added the agency does not comment on security concerns.

Pai has been targeted by death threats on social media after his agency approved to strip Obama-era net neutrality rules.

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