Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin were both victims of 'swatting' incidents in Michigan, drawing significant concern and bipartisan condemnation.
These hoaxes, which involve making false reports to law enforcement to provoke a heavy police response, targeted the homes of both politicians, raising alarms about the safety of public figures and the misuse of emergency services. Rogers, a former FBI agent, highlighted the dangers of diverting law enforcement resources towards fake crimes. The incidents have sparked a call for change amidst a worrying trend of political violence and harassment.
Both parties have expressed the need for a united stance against such malicious acts, emphasizing the importance of addressing and preventing political violence.
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Slotkin, Rogers family ‘swatting’ draw bipartisan rebuke, call for change
Elissa Slotkin ... The incidents are “a clear example of the deeply concerning trend of political violence that has quickly become the norm” and cannot be tolerated, Chris Gufstafson said in a statement. Rogers was also subject to swatting while ...
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Police respond to Rep. Elissa Slotkin's Michigan home targeted in swatting incident
(CBS DETROIT) — Michigan State Police confirmed that they responded to Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's home in Holly on Thursday. MSP did not provide details on the response but confirmed that Slotkin was a target of a swatting hoax. Police say they responded to Slotkin's home at about 6:50 p.m.
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Rogers, Slotkin Target Of Swatting Incidents
The family of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers was targeted in a swatting hoax Friday, less than 24 hours after a false report at candidate and Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin’s home.
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