The Fairfax County Police Department in northern Virginia is investigating a swatting call at the residence of Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett Wednesday night. "Yesterday evening at approximately 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a swatting call at the residence of U.S. Supreme Court Justice in Fairfax
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The Fairfax County Police Department in northern Virginia is investigating a swatting call at the residence of Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett Wednesday night. "Yesterday evening at approximately 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a swatting call at the residence of U.S. Supreme Court Justice in Fairfax
An apparent “swatting” incident targeted Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home Wednesday night, police in Virginia said Thursday. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was targeted in a swatting incident at her Falls Church, Virginia, home Wednesday evening, police confirmed. Police late Wednesday night responded to a call for 'suspicious noise' thought to be gunshots at the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Police were warned to approach the Supreme Court justice's home with the understanding that this could be a false alarm, according to independent D.C. journalist Andrew Leyden. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's home was "swatted" on Wednesday, according to newly released audio.
NBC News reported the story as "Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home targeted in apparent swatting incident." Fox News reported the story as "Police rush to SCOTUS justice’s home amid rising threats against conservatives — but report quickly unravels."
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Police Rush to Amy Coney Barrett's House After Receiving Troubling 911 Call
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