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Jennifer Aniston ‘swatted’ causing police to descend on star’s home

Celebrities including Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj have fallen victim to similar hoaxes

The Independent UK

One dead after hijacked bus speeds through LA with hostages on board

The high-stakes pursuit spanned an hour early on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Omaha suspends use of no-knock warrants after SWAT kills unarmed Black man during raid

Police change comes after 37-year-old Cameron Ford killed in August

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Romanian, Serbian Men Charged With 'Swatting' US Officials

A Romanian man and a Serbian national have been charged with making bomb threats and triggering "swatting" attacks on dozens of US officials and lawmakers, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Michigan secretary of state’s home ‘swatted’ multiple times over two days

Benson, 46, denounced ‘swatting,’ the crime of making a false 911 call to send a SWAT team to someone’s home

The Independent UK

The FBI Raided This Innocent Woman's House. Will She Ever Get Justice?

Thus far, the courts have barred Curtrina Martin from asking a jury for damages. She is appealing to the Supreme Court.

Reason

Rock band Puddle of Mudd’s lead singer is arrested after standoff with California police

Wes Scantlin had outstanding warrant for his arrest and barricaded himself inside a car, according to police

The Independent UK

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Tactical Breach Wizards puts the magic into military tactics games

Assemble a crew of navy seers and necro medics to take down a dictatorship in a spellbinding new game inspired by XCOM, but without the punishment

The Guardian - UK

Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 10 recap: urban warfare

In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 10, war breaks out in Kingstown and Mike and Milo have their showdown.

WhatToWatch

Florida deputy killed and 2 officers wounded in ambush shooting, police say

A Florida sheriff’s deputy has been killed and two other deputies wounded while attempting to reach the first officer in what police called an ambush inside a home

The Independent UK

US Secret Service Director Refutes SWAT Team's Briefing Claim

Acting USSS Director clarifies briefing situation with local SWAT team at rally in Butler.

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Family Of Black Man Shot By SWAT Officer Seeks Justice

Family of Kilyn Lewis demands justice after bodycam footage shows fatal shooting by officer in Aurora. Calls for accountability and transparency in police ...

Reason

SWAT Goes to College

Even in an era of police militarization, there’s something shocking about seeing cops in riot gear on college campuses.

The Independent UK

Cop nearly killed on Jan 6 called Trump ‘authoritian.’ Hours later, his mom was ‘swatted’

Retired officer who faced down rioters at US Capitol said law enforcement went to family home after he spoke outside former president’s Manhattan criminal trial

Evening Standard

Rapper Sean Kingston and mother 'arrested on fraud charges'

A SWAT team raided the mansion of the rapper known for his smash hit ‘Beautiful Girls’ in a dispute over a bill for a TV system

The Independent UK

Rapper Sean Kingston's home raided by SWAT; mother arrested on fraud and theft charges

A SWAT team has raided rapper Sean Kingston’s rented South Florida mansion and arrested his mother on fraud and theft charges

The Independent UK

Black Lives Matter activist loses lawsuit against Los Angeles police over ‘swatting’ hoax response

A leading Black Lives Matter activist in Los Angeles has lost her lawsuit against the city’s police department over its handling of hoax calls that brought a large law enforcement response to her home

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sean O’Malley releases footage of armed police storming house after hoax ‘swatting’ call

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley said he fell victim to a "swatting" hoax that led to armed cops storming his house.

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