California lawmakers seek tougher penalties for "swatting" calls
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls ...
‘Swatting’ calls spark panic, fear, massive police responses. Can California finally crack down?
Calls have triggered huge deployments of law enforcement and caused panic at schools, churches and other institutions. But ...
California bill aims to strengthen penalties for "swatting" calls
A state senator from Southern California is seeking tougher penalties for hoax 911 reports after two "swatting" calls ...
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‘Swatting’ call locks down another Southern California college campus
A “swatting call” is a dangerous and illegal prank in which the caller claims a life-threatening emergency at a specific ...
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Apparent 'swatting call' directed at Southern California hospital prompts large response
Authorities rushed to evacuate a hospital in Southern California on Wednesday night after receiving reports of a possible shooter, which law enforcement later determined was an apparent swatting call.
Sean Kingston and His Mother Found Guilty of Wire Fraud Scheme, Sentencing Scheduled for July
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of all counts of wire fraud in their trial on Friday.
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As hoax 911 calls surge, California lawmakers push for 'swatting' crackdown
Swatting is a growing problem across the state and country. But California law can make it challenging to hold people accountable for the chaos their threats cause. Although falsely reporting an ...
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Rise in swatting calls triggers lockdowns across SoCal
A series of swatting calls across Los Angeles and San Bernardino County have triggered multiple lockdowns, including at ...