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By Jacob Knutson, Herb Scribner
August 25, 2022
The home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was involved in another “swatting” incident Thursday morning, the second one in as many days, according to police.
Why it matters: “Swatting” is the act of placing a fake emergency call to 911 operators, who often dispatch armed SWAT teams to what they think is a violent situation. Swatting attacks are used as a prank or form of harassment and have led to fatal consequences.
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