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Minecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment
Arizona grandmother Sue Jacquot was subjected to a swatting call while livestreaming a Minecraft fundraiser to raise money for her grandson's cancer treatment. Someone falsely reported a crime, resulting in a heavily armed police response to her home. This incident represents another high-profile case of criminal harassment through emergency service abuse in the United States.
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