PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have filed charges against a juvenile in connection with a series of alleged “swatting” incidents targeting universities and other institutions, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Authorities said the incidents occurred in August 2025 and involved hoax emergency calls reporting immediate threats to human life.
According to investigators, “swatting” refers to false reports made to emergency services designed to trigger a large law enforcement response, often involving SWAT teams…