swatting – World Justice News

‘US troll’ probed after armed police called out to UK homes

January 6, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police are probing allegations that a US-based cyber troll has left UK families “emotionally destroyed” by sending armed police to their homes. Gee Hussain, from Littleover in Derby, said he was woken in the early […]

Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty ‘swatting’ hoax

December 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been arrested after an alleged “swatting” prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man. Andrew Finch was shot at his front door on 28 December in Wichita, Kansas. Police surrounded […]

Ottawa “Swatting” Trial Lawyer to Request Stay – Cites Court Delays

October 26, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A defense lawyer for a young Barrhaven man, arguing his client’s constitutional rights were violated, says he will ask a judge for a stay of proceedings in an ongoing swatting trial. “Swatting” refers to incidents […]

Human Rights

US plans to start checking all tourists’ social media

December 10, 2025 0

All tourists – including those from Britain – will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country’s border force. At the […]

Australia

Children locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban

December 10, 2025 0

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark. Others tell BBC they have already snuck past barriers and will continue […]

Human Rights

Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict

December 10, 2025 0

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced a Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed during a civil war more than two decades ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman had been convicted […]