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www.courant.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Disturbing details emerge in fatal hijacking of LA Metro bus: A real-life nightmare'

A gunman hijacked a Los Angeles Metro bus, leading to a police pursuit and standoff, highlighting concerns over public transit safety. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Two people found dead in Long Beach, SWAT officers in standoff with possible suspect

A shooting in North Long Beach led to two deaths and a SWAT standoff with a suspected gunman.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown as investigations continue. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Gilroy police open investigation into woman's death

A suspicious death investigation is ongoing in Gilroy after a woman was found dead, with police actively collecting evidence. [ more ]
www.courant.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Disturbing details emerge in fatal hijacking of LA Metro bus: A real-life nightmare'

A gunman hijacked a Los Angeles Metro bus, leading to a police pursuit and standoff, highlighting concerns over public transit safety. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Two people found dead in Long Beach, SWAT officers in standoff with possible suspect

A shooting in North Long Beach led to two deaths and a SWAT standoff with a suspected gunman.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown as investigations continue. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Gilroy police open investigation into woman's death

A suspicious death investigation is ongoing in Gilroy after a woman was found dead, with police actively collecting evidence. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
Miami

Miami SWAT swarms area as police say they're serving warrants to 'violent criminals'

Miami police SWAT executed search warrants for violent criminals in the northwest area on September 5, 2024. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
US politics

Swatting Hoaxes Are Targeting Elected Officials From Both Parties. Here's What to Know

Swatting is a dangerous form of harassment where pranksters make fake emergency calls to send armed police to raid a person's home.
Political figures from both parties have become targets of swatting calls, raising concerns about the use of swatting as a weapon of political retaliation and intimidation during the 2024 political season. [ more ]
Above the Law
8 months ago
Law

Jonathan Turley Says He Was Swatted, Offers Thoughts And Prayers For Himself

Jonathan Turley becomes a victim of swatting
Turley comments on the lack of deterrent and anonymity in swatting cases [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Maine Secretary of State Targeted by Swatting' After Trump Ballot Decision

Maine's secretary of state was targeted in a swatting call, following her decision to bar Donald J. Trump from the state's ballot.
Authorities are investigating the incident and providing special attention to appropriate locations. [ more ]
POLITICO
8 months ago
US politics

Maine Secretary of State says house 'swatted' after Trump removed from ballot

An unknown male made a swatting call claiming to have broken into the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
Several Republican members of Congress have also been targeted in swatting incidents this week. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Maine Secretary of State Targeted by Swatting' After Trump Ballot Decision

Maine's secretary of state was targeted in a swatting call, following her decision to bar Donald J. Trump from the state's ballot.
Authorities are investigating the incident and providing special attention to appropriate locations. [ more ]
POLITICO
8 months ago
US politics

Maine Secretary of State says house 'swatted' after Trump removed from ballot

An unknown male made a swatting call claiming to have broken into the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
Several Republican members of Congress have also been targeted in swatting incidents this week. [ more ]
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New York Post
8 months ago
New York City

George Soros' Southampton estate 'swatted' in latest fake 911 call

George Soros' Southampton estate was swatted, with a bogus 911 call claiming a shooting at his home.
This incident is part of a rising trend of swatting, with high-profile individuals being targeted with fake emergency calls. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
US politics

Political swatting' incidents may prompt heavier penatlies

False reports of shootings at the homes of public officials have spurred calls for stricter penalties against swatting.
Swatting is the act of making a prank call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
9 months ago
Boston

Boston Mayor's Home Swatted on Christmas Days After She Sparked Right-Wing Fury

President Joe Biden is greeted by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, left, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu as he arrives at Boston Logan International Airport to attend several campaign fundraisers, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Boston.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Teen hacker from east London sentenced for online harassment and stalking of girls

The 17-year-old from east London, who cannot be named, was sentenced on December 21 at Guildford Crown Court to a youth rehabilitation order with 18 months intensive supervision and surveillance.
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