Schumer proposes $25K reward for social media extremist tips
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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is introducing legislation requiring a $25,000 reward for information generated through social media that helps thwart a terror attack.
The New York Democrat tells The Associated Press the legislation will be introduced later this month. Schumer will formally announce the bill at a news conference Sunday.
He says the public should "say something if they see something, especially on their newsfeed."
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Schumer says current law does not specifically cover tips generated through social media. The proposed bill would require the Department of State to pay rewards of no less than $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest or conviction in a terror case.
A Department of State spokeswoman said the agency was consulting experts and would respond as soon as it could.