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12/15/2015

This article from The New York Times Magazine tells the story of an extreme case of 'swatting' - a dangerous prank where individuals make fake emergency calls to law enforcement in order to prompt a response from SWAT teams. The article focuses on the case of Shane Gaskill, who became a target of swatting after getting involved in a dispute with members of an online gaming community. It explores the psychological and legal consequences of swatting and the challenges authorities face in identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators. The article highlights the potentially deadly consequences of this prank and raises questions about online harassment and the need for stronger regulations to prevent such incidents.

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