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Calif. Lawmakers Move To Punish Hoax 911 ‘Swatting’ Callers

Legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday would force pranksters who make hoax 911 calls, like the ones used to target celebrities, pay for the cost of police responding to the fake emergencies.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

Anti-Swatting Politician Gets ‘Swatted’

TMZ reported Friday that the latest victim of celebrity “swatting” is California State Senator Ted Lieu.

2013/04/19

LAPD Will No Longer Provide Info To Media On Celeb ‘Swatting’ Pranks

The Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday that they will no longer offer immediate information to the media on bogus 911 calls that target celebrity homes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/11

Ryan Seacrest’s Beverly Hills Home ‘Swatted’

Ryan Seacrest is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a “swatting” prank.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/10

Pranksters Could Soon Pay The Price (Literally) For ‘Swatting’ Celeb Homes

Pranksters could soon pay the price—literally—for “swatting” celebrity homes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/09

Russell Brand Becomes Latest Celebrity Swatting Victim

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is the latest celebrity to become a victim of “swatting”.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/09

Selena Gomez ‘Swatted’ Hours After Justin Timberlake

Singer and actress Selena Gomez’s Tarzana home was “swatted” Friday afternoon, hours after Justin Timberlake’s residence was the target of a phony emergency call.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/05

Justin Timberlake Falls Victim To ‘Swatting’ Prank

Justin Timberlake is the latest victim in a string of “swatting” calls that have targeted celebrity homes this past week.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/05

Rihanna Latest Target Of Celeb ‘Swatting’ Prank

Rihanna has become the latest target of a celebrity “swatting” prank.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/04

Diddy Latest Victim Of Celebrity ‘Swatting’ Prank

Rapper and record producer Diddy has become the latest victim of a string of “swatting” calls at celebrity homes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/03

On Oct. 3, 2012, police responded to a call from someone at Kutcher’s Hollywood Hills home who said people were in the house with guns and explosives, and that several people were shot. The incident was later determined to be a "swatting" prank. (credit: CBS)

Court May Place Boy, 12, Accused Of ‘Swatting’ Calls In Foster Home

A 12-year-old boy accused of making prank calls that resulted in police being sent to actor Ashton Kutcher’s home last October may be placed in foster care or a county camp.

2013/03/11

Boy To Be Arraigned In Swatting Case Involving Ashton Kutcher’s Home

A 12-year-old boy charged will be arraigned Friday, charged with making a prank emergency call that sent police to Ashton Kutcher’s home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/08

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Boy, 12, Charged With ‘Swatting’ Ashton Kutcher’s LA Home

A 12-year-old boy has been charged Thursday with making false bomb threats and other counts in connection with the “swatting” calls to Ashton Kutcher’s home and a bank in October.

2013/02/07

Sen. Ted Lieu Proposing Hefty Fines For Pranksters Caught ‘Swatting’

Celebrities have long contended with the occasional downsides of stardom — tabloid scandals, stalkers, box office bombs, the paparazzi.

2013/01/26

Torrance Senator Backs Bill Aimed At Making ‘Swatting’ Pranks A Felony

The proposed measure comes in the wake of several false reports of invaders at the homes of actor Tom Cruise, singers Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, among others.

2013/01/23