Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges (www.wired.com)

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Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.

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[-] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 19 points 5 days ago

Crazy that somebody can get away with so many threats before being caught.

[-] frunch@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

I just can't believe they make it that easy to call in these attacks in the first place

[-] BlazarNGC@lemm.ee 14 points 5 days ago

What a dick

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 11 points 5 days ago

Domestic terrorism. People can die during high-tension raids by SWAT, etc. After 375 offenses, I hope he is never released...

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