US EditionISP: Indiana General Assembly members are being targeted in swatting incidents
At least four Indiana state senators were targeted in swatting attempts linked to redistricting disputes, with Indiana State Police seeking criminal prosecution for those responsible.
- On Nov. 20, the Indiana State Police announced it is investigating multiple swatting incidents targeting the Indiana General Assembly and will seek criminal prosecution, coordinating with local, county and federal law‑enforcement partners.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance pushed Indiana Republicans to redraw maps for two additional House seats, while Gov. Mike Braun said Nov. 18 he would try to `compel` the Senate after vote shortfalls.
- At about 8 a.m., Sen. Spencer Deery said dispatch received a false domestic abuse report threatening officers, and Sen. Greg Goode reported unpaid pizza orders used for intimidation, with Goode saying `While this entire incident is unfortunate... I am ok`.
- No injuries have been reported, and local law enforcement alerted senators after spotting fake calls; authorities are collaborating with county and federal partners and ask the public to tip Indiana State Police at iifc@iifc.in.gov.
- Officials warn swatting is dangerous and illegal, can be a Level 6 felony in Indiana, and Sen. Dan Dernulc said the attempts stem from the Senate's decision not to pursue mid-census redistricting.
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3 more Indiana Republicans report swatting incidents amid redistricting push
Three more Indiana state Senate Republicans reported this week that they were victims of swatting incidents amid a push from national Republicans to have GOP holdouts change their minds about redistricting. Indiana GOP Sens. Dan Dernulc, Spencer Deery and Rick Niemeyer all said they were victims of different swatting incidents. Swatting involves someone reporting a [...]
ISP: Indiana General Assembly members are being targeted in swatting incidents
INDIANAPOLIS -- Four lawmakers in the Indiana State Senate have come forward to say they have been the subject of swatting incidents, something that officials with the Indiana State Police say they are investigating. According to a statement from Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery, a Republican from West Lafayette, Deery said he was the subject [...]
At least three more Indiana GOP senators report swatting attempts as redistricting pressure rages
GOP Sens. Spencer Deery, Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer are the latest victims of attempted swattings as early redistricting supporters turn up the heat on opponents and undecided lawmakers. (Photos courtesy Indiana Senate Republicans)As redistricting rhetoric intensifies in Indiana, at least four Republican lawmakers who oppose the prospect — or are undecided — have reported attempted swatting attacks on their homes. “It is disturbing that anyo…
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