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Guy who swatted Grand Theft Auto 5 star is going to prison for 4 years: 'Won't be swatting anyone anytime soon... and they're coming for the ones he ratted out' (www.pcgamer.com)
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[โ€“] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I understood it as swatting in general if somebody made a false accusation and the police raided somebody. Doesnt need to be physical harm involved.

Police knocks on the door and ask if everything is alright? -> not (successful) swatting

Police breaks down your door and stands in your living room but then leaves after realising you are not a bloodthirsty kidnapper -> swatting

Police kills an innocent due to swatting -> swatting in USA

[โ€“] Verdorrterpunkt@feddit.org 6 points 1 month ago

Fair enough, i think contextually my argument should be clear though.