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politics-crime2 years ago

"Maine Official Faces Backlash and 'Swatting' After Removing Trump from Ballot"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a "swatting" incident following her decision to bar Donald Trump from the state's ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The hoax call claimed a break-in at her home, prompting a police response. Bellows has faced escalating threats and her address was leaked online. The incident is part of a worrying trend where politicians, including Senator Rick Scott and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, have been targeted by similar false emergency calls. The FBI is tracking these attacks, which have sometimes resulted in tragedy, through a national database.

via The New York Times|
##maine#politicalintimidation
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Maine Secretary of State Swatted Following Trump Ballot Exclusion, Sparking Election Eligibility Debate"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident, which is a form of harassment where a false emergency call is made to provoke a heavy police response, occurred at her home while she was away. No suspicious activity was found, and the incident is under investigation. Bellows believes the swatting was linked to her decision regarding Trump, and despite threats and intimidation, she remains committed to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, and her ruling is suspended until the state courts rule on the case.

via PBS NewsHour|
##donaldtrump#electionlaw
politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago

"Maine Official Targeted in Swatting After Trump Ballot Decision, Critics Invoke Gorsuch"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home was targeted in a "swatting" incident following her decision to disqualify former President Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot, citing his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The hoax call prompted a police response, but Bellows and her family were not home at the time. The incident is part of a worrying trend where officials are targeted with dangerous false police calls, and it has sparked discussions about imposing heavier penalties for such hoaxes. The investigation into the swatting at Bellows' residence is ongoing.

via Fox News|
##maine#politicalintimidation