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Laura Loomer accuses Hasan Piker of dog abuse after FBI launches $5K reward for prosecuting animal cruelty cases

Laura Loomer accused Hasan Piker of abusing his dog after the US Attorney’s Office announced a reward & a new FBI tip line for violations of the 2019 PACT Act.

Laura Loomer accuses Hasan Piker of dog abuse after FBI launches $5K reward for prosecuting animal cruelty cases

Laura Loomer, a political commentator, has accused Hasan Piker, a popular online streaming personality, of allegedly abusing his dog. Following the FBI's announcement of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of animal cruelty cases, Loomer posted on her social media accounts alleging that Piker was seen screaming at and electricuting his dog, named Kaya, while streaming from his Los Angeles residence.

The FBI has launched a nationwide tip line to gather evidence against individuals who violate the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, a federal law that imposes penalties of up to seven years in prison for severe animal abuse. Loomer, who expressed her desire to donate any reward money to a no-kill animal shelter in honor of Kaya, has called on the public to report any evidence of animal abuse involving Piker.

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