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Wisconsin Sheriff Sues Illinois Woman and Commissioner Over Disputed ICE-Detention Claims

The case tests how far officials can go in using defamation law to counter viral allegations.

Splendora High School Teacher Accused of Hoax Gets $20,000 Bond

Disneyland Cleared After Swatting Hoax Triggers Heavy Police Response

Two Suburban Chicago Men Charged With Staging $1.5M–$2M Jewelry Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Police Warn Teens to Stop Viral AI ‘Homeless Man’ Prank That Triggers Emergency Calls

Denver Teen Arrested After Bomb Threat Evacuates San Luis Valley Regional Airport

Hoag Hospital 'Shooting' Call Deemed Swatting as Newport Beach Police Find No Threat

LAPD Probes Second Swatting Hoax at Gordon Ramsay’s Bel Air Home

Jussie Smollett Reiterates Innocence, Pins Blame on Chicago Officials Ahead of Netflix Documentary

Deerfield Beach Confronts Sept. 30 Deadline as FDLE Clears Sheriff in Contract Dispute

Netflix Unveils ‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ Featuring His First On-Camera Interview