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politics1 year ago

"Nikki Haley's Home Targeted in December Swatting Incident"

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley revealed new details of a recent swatting incident at her South Carolina home, expressing concern for her elderly parents who were present during the false emergency response. Haley, who is seeking the Republican nomination for president, emphasized the chaos surrounding the country and the rise in swatting incidents targeting political figures and members of the judiciary, including a recent incident involving House Majority Whip Tom Emmer. Swatting, a dangerous hoax involving false reports to draw law enforcement, has become a concerning trend amid the contentious political climate leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

via NBC News|
#contentious-political-climate#law-enforcement#nikki-haley
politics1 year ago

"Nikki Haley's South Carolina Home Targeted in 'Swatting' Incident"

Authorities revealed that a "swatting" incident targeted at Nikki Haley's South Carolina home on Dec. 30 involved a bogus 911 call claiming a shooting and threat of self-harm, prompting a heavy law enforcement response. The incident, part of a series of similar attempts targeting politicians and government buildings, remains under investigation, with no motive disclosed. Haley's campaign did not immediately comment on the report, and she continues to compete with former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

via The New York Times|
#law-enforcement-response#nikki-haley#politics
politics1 year ago

Nikki Haley's South Carolina Home Targeted in December Swatting Incident

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley was targeted in a swatting incident on Dec. 30, 2023, when a man falsely claimed to have shot a woman and threatened self-harm at her home in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Haley and her son were not present at the time, and her husband is currently deployed overseas. Swatting incidents have been on the rise alongside threats against political figures, state officials, and members of the judiciary and legislature.

via POLITICO|
#nikki-haley#political-candidates#politics
crime-politics2 years ago

"Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan Targeted in Swatting Incident Amid Trump Election Case"

The federal judge overseeing the election subversion case against Donald Trump, Tanya Chutkan, was the victim of a swatting incident where a false shooting report was made to lure authorities to her home. This incident follows increased security measures for the judge after Trump's indictment. The trial is scheduled to begin on March 4, and Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Chutkan has faced threats before, and this incident is the latest in a series of swatting calls targeting government officials.

via CNN|
#crime-politics#donald-trump#election-subversion-case