Police thwart attempted swatting of Amy Coney Barrett's house
Police responded to a swatting attempt at the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett after a false report of gunfire prompted officers to rush to the residence.
TL;DR
- Police responded to a swatting attempt at the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
- A false report of gunfire was received via the department's non-emergency line.
- Officers quickly determined the report was fictitious by coordinating with existing security personnel.
- Swatting involves falsely reporting a violent emergency to trigger a police response.
- Barrett has faced heightened security concerns since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, with protesters gathering outside her home.
- Her family has also been targeted, including a bomb threat against her sister in March 2024.
- The incident occurs amid broader concerns about threats against judges and their families, including an arrest near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home in 2022.