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Mother of Jan. 6 Officer Targeted in Swatting Incident

Michael Fanone's mother faced a dangerous hoax after he publicly criticized Donald Trump.

  • A fake manifesto claimed Fanone had killed his mother and would target his former high school.
  • Fanone's mother, a 78-year-old woman, was confronted by a SWAT team at her home in Virginia.
  • Fanone attributes the swatting to his outspoken criticism of Trump and his supporters.
  • The incident is part of a broader trend of swatting attacks on high-profile political figures.
  • Fanone, a former officer injured in the Jan. 6 attack, continues to speak out against Trump.
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