"Teen Extradited for Alleged Serial Swatting Spree Across the US"

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Source: The Guardian US
"Teen Extradited for Alleged Serial Swatting Spree Across the US"
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A 17-year-old California teen has been extradited to Florida and is believed to be a serial "swatter" responsible for numerous swatting incidents and bomb threats across the US. Alan Filion faces multiple charges related to swatting, including a recent incident at a mosque in Florida where he allegedly made a false mass shooting threat. Authorities suspect Filion of swatting high schools, historically Black colleges, FBI offices, and even offering to make false emergency calls for money. Swatting incidents have been on the rise, with politicians from both parties, including Nikki Haley and Rick Scott, becoming victims.

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