FCC evacuates during net neutrality vote ‘on advice of security’
In a shocking moment right before the proposed net neutrality vote, security abruptly evacuated the FCC hearing.
“On advice of security, we need to take a brief recess,” Chairman Ajit Pai told the room, as a live feed of the hearing cut out. Security told everyone in the room to exit, and to leave their belongings behind.
A stream from The Washington Post showed a security team scanning the room, as dogs were called in for a search.
The reason for the evacuation wasn’t immediately clear. Reporters present said they were ushered into a hallway outside the meeting room.
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