YouTube sues user who extorted others through fake takedown requests
The defendant allegedly used info from a takedown appeal for swatting.
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'Call of Duty' swatter to serve 20 years in prison
Tyler Barriss swatted a man over a $1.50 bet in 'Call of Duty.'
US charges 'Call of Duty' swatter's alleged co-conspirators
They reportedly helped him make false bomb and shooter threats.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Facebook's headquarters evacuated due to bomb threat (updated)
Police have warned people to avoid the area.
Swatter behind deadly 'Call of Duty' hoax pleads guilty to 51 charges
Tyler Barriss faces at least 20 years in prison for multiple crimes.
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Infamous swatter faces 46 more charges, including bomb threats
Tyler Barriss is currently awaiting trial for involuntary manslaughter.
Seattle PD registry opens for residents worried about 'swatting'
A heads-up can inform how police respond if a 911 call claims you have an emergency.
Notorious Kansas swatter charged in net neutrality bomb threat
Tyler Barriss was indicted for famously interrupting the net neutrality vote.
LA man charged with involuntary manslaughter over 'CoD' swatting
He’s also facing charges in Canada.
LAPD arrested a 25-year-old suspect in Wichita 'swatting' case
Tyler Raj Barris has been arrested previously for phoning in bomb threats.
Alleged swatting hoax ends in the death of a father of two (updated)
The hoax was apparently sparked by a disagreement over a ‘Call of Duty’ game.
Senators introduce bill to criminalize revenge porn
The Act would mean the Department of Justice could properly address the issue.
Proposed bill would make doxxing a federal crime
It would also address swatting, revenge porn and sextortion.
Politician rallying against SWATting falls victim herself
Congresswoman Katherine Clark says this only strengthens her resolve against the potentially deadly prank.
