The creator of popular video blog Feminist Frequency cancelled an appearance at a Utah university after receiving a threat of a mass shooting.
Anita Sarkeesian, creator of the popular video blog Feminist Frequency and the video series Tropes vs. Women, received an email Tuesday threatening a mass shooting at her speaking engagement at Utah State University.
Despite the threat, the event was set to go ahead as planned Wednesday with heightened security. But after Sarkeesian was informed that it was illegal to restrict firearms due to the Utah's open-carry laws, she decided to cancel the speech.
"Sarkeesian asked if weapons will be permitted at the speaking venue," according to a statement released Tuesday night by USU. "Sarkeesian was informed that, in accordance with the State of Utah law regarding the carrying of firearms, if a person has a valid concealed firearm permit and is carrying a weapon, they are permitted to have it at the venue."
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