Bill Would Increase Penalties For ‘Swatting’ CallsPeople who make fake 911 calls would be subject to paying the costs of mobilizing emergency responders under a bill that is close to passing the state Legislature.
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.
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.
