He said he suspects public officials are being increasingly targeted, including by agitators seek to disrupt the lives of elected officials. “There are so many things going on in our society that are disrupting our systems,” Williams told the outlet. This could be targeted at judges, state officials and law enforcement too.”“Swatting” became a holiday feature for several politicians from both parties at the end of 2023. “Traditionally, law enforcement has seen swatters directing their actions toward individuals and residences. Another recent trend is so-called celebrity swatting, where the targeted victims are well-known personalities.”

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2024 19:09 UTC