"California Teen Arrested for Nationwide Swatting Spree"

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"California Teen Arrested for Nationwide Swatting Spree"
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A 17-year-old from Lancaster, California, has been arrested and charged in Florida for a swatting incident at a mosque, with authorities believing he is responsible for hundreds of similar threats across the United States. Alan Filion is accused of making false reports to law enforcement, including threats of mass shootings, bombings, and targeting various locations such as high schools, historically Black colleges, and FBI offices. He faces multiple felony charges and is being held in custody, with law enforcement emphasizing the seriousness of swatting and their commitment to holding perpetrators accountable.

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