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Swatting gets out of control.

Swatting gets out of control.

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Swatting gets out of control.

FromCaveat

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Caleb Barlow from Cyberbit is talking with Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin about a swatting incident that got out of control after a Danvers police officer accidentally shot a gun on the floor of a private school.
While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
Links to stories:







Video shows Danvers police officer accidentally firing gun in St. John's Prep shooting scare







Police shot gun during hoax school shooting at St. John’s: Here’s what happened







Students, staff evacuate St. John's Prep after 'swatting' incident







St. John’s Prep says police, counselors and comfort dogs will be on campus when classes resume on Wednesday








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Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most.