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Milwaukee pays $575K after repeated swatting hoaxes against couple

Milwaukee settled for $575,000 after police repeatedly responded with armed force to hoax 911 calls targeting a couple's home, despite officials knowing the calls were fake. The case highlights systemic failures in handling swatting incidents and the toll on victims. It underscores legal and policy gaps in addressing online harassment and police accountability.

NYT USabout 18 hours agoUSengCredibility 36%View source

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Source credibility0.4

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