Apparent swatting targets Supreme Court Justice Barrett's home, police say
TL;DR
Fairfax County police say a late Wednesday call alleging gunshots at Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home was determined to be fictitious after coordination with the Supreme Court Police; no extra resources were deployed and Barrett was at the bench Thursday morning. The incident reflects ongoing security concerns for the judiciary, coming after past Barrett threats and a broader pattern of threats against judges.
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