
WASHINGTON — An apparent “swatting” incident targeted the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night, police confirmed to NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, said Thursday that the call was received through the police department’s nonemergency line just after 9 p.m. ET.
Main Idea: An apparent swatting call targeted Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home, but police quickly found the report was false.
Key Points:
Swatting against a Supreme Court justice shows how hoax calls can waste police time and put nearby communities at risk if officers respond to a fake emergency.
Strong security and quick checks can stop false reports before they use more public resources.
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Primary subject of the article; her home was targeted in the apparent swatting incident.
Barrett’s sister and a prior target of a bomb threat, included as supporting context.
Cited for his report on threats against judges, but not the main focus.
Mentioned as another justice who faced a serious threat, relevant background context.
Mentioned as the president who appointed Barrett, providing political context.
Cited for reporting threat statistics and tasked with protecting judges, but only in background context.
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