"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.
- California teen extradited to Florida is believed to be serial ‘swatter’ The Guardian US
- 17-year-old alleged ‘serial swatter’ charged after police say he made threats throughout the country CNN
- Florida police extradite teenage ‘swatter-for-hire’ who allegedly charged $75 to call in hoax bomb threats The Independent
- California teen who allegedly targeted FBI agents was arrested for swatting incident NBC News
- YouTube, Discord, and 'Lord of the Rings' Led Police to a Teen Accused of a US Swatting Spree WIRED
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