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Political figures and members of the judiciary have been ensnared in swatting incidents in recent weeks — what law enforcement experts say is a product of a hostile political climate.
The ADL estimates there were over 1,000 swatting incidents in 2019, but the true figure is unclear as there is no federal statute against swatting that would enable convictions to be recorded.
The latest wave of swatting incidents targeting high-profile political figures has threat watchers concerned about the impact such a continued campaign of fear will have on those running for ...
Last week, more than five states across the U.S. experienced calls to 911 reporting fake active shooter situations at schools — also known as “swatting.” It’s a trend that, in recent ...
A spate of false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials in recent days could be setting the stage for stricter penalties against so-called swatting in more states. U.S. Sen. Rick ...
On March 27, 2024, four people were killed and seven others were injured in a mass stabbing in and near Rockford, Illinois, with the fatalities entailing two men, a woman, and a 15-year-old girl. A suspect, 22-year-old Christian Ivan Soto, of Rockford, was taken into custody and charged with several counts of first-degree murder , attempted ...
Swatting incidents increased as 2024 presidential election approached. Federal cybersecurity officials warned of a significant increase in swatting incidents in the run-up to the 2024 presidential ...
Increasingly, those being targeted by swatting calls are political figures as well, including a burst of such incidents reported over the December holidays. "I was just swatted. This is like the ...