Alan W. Filion, an 18-year-old from California, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of making interstate threats after swatting religious institutions and schools, facing significant prison time.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that Filion caused 'profound fear and chaos' with hundreds of threats, impacting innocent victims and public safety.
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate emphasized the dangers of swatting, noting it wastes resources and creates fear in communities, highlighting the FBI's commitment to combat these activities.
From August 2022 to January 2024, Filion made over 375 swatting and threat calls, claiming to plant bombs and conduct mass shootings, severely endangering public safety.
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