Coverage dated August 23, 2022 to August 24, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted with 2nd 'swatting' attack, police confirm

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was the victim of a second swatting attack less than a day after police say someone targeted her Georgia home.

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Washington Times
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was the victim of a ‘swatting’ attack (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was the victim of a dangerous prank known as “swatting” early Wednesday.
Fox32 Chicago
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was victim of swatting attack (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Fox7 Austin
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
The Daily Dot
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22187355-marjorie-taylor-greene-police-report (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Aug 23, 2022
The Daily Dot's feed description
A police report obtained by the Daily Dot reveals new details on the 'swatting' attack against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
NBC News
Georgia police respond to Marjorie Taylor Greene's home after swatting call (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 23, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The suspect who made the call said they were upset over the Republican congresswoman's views on "transgender youth rights," police said.
The Daily Caller
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Was Swatted After Fake 911 Call (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 23, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the victim of a fake 911 call Wednesday morning, the Rome Police Department told the Daily Caller.
Insider
Police are investigating an apparent 'swatting' incident at Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia home (opens Insider)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Insider's feed description
Police say someone called 911 with a computer generated voice saying they were "upset about Mrs. Greene's political view on transgender youth rights."
RedState
Georgia Police Investigating "Swatting" Incident After Call Claimed Someone Was Shot at Marjorie Taylor Greene's Home (opens RedState)
Published Aug 23, 2022
RedState's feed description
Police responded to a call but found there was no incident.
Just the News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's house 'swatted' early Wednesday, police say over her trans stance (opens Just the News)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Just the News's feed description
The Rome Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is working with U.S. Capitol Police on incident
Fox News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green says she was 'swatted' at her home (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green claims she was the victim of a "swatting" attempt early Wednesday morning. She thanked the local Floyd County Police Department for their work.
PJ Media
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Green Swatted (opens PJ Media)
Published Aug 23, 2022
PJ Media's feed description
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Fla.) claims to have been swatted in the early hours of Wednesday morning. “Swatting” is calling in a false police report on someone, hoping to get a...
Breitbart News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces She Was 'Swatted' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on her social media accounts that she had been "swatted" and more details were to come.
Independent Journal Review
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Her Georgia Home Was 'Swatted' (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Aug 23, 2022
Independent Journal Review's feed description
"Just after 1 am."
CBS News
Marjorie Taylor Greene's home targeted in swatting call, police say (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 23, 2022
CBS News's feed description
A suspect later admitted to making the call, police said.
Fox5 Atlanta
Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted with 2nd 'swatting' attack, police confirm (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was the victim of a second swatting attack less than a day after police say someone targeted her Georgia home.
NBC Chicago
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘Swatted' for Second Time in Two Days, Police Say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Aug 24, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
It was the second “swatting” call in two days targeting Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Republican backed by former President Donald Trump.
RedState
Marjorie Taylor Greene Swatted Again but the Swatter Is Only Doing Her a Favor (opens RedState)
Published Aug 24, 2022
RedState's feed description
This is only going to give Greene more support.
Washington Examiner
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'swatted' for second night in a row (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced Thursday morning she was "swatted" at her home in Rome, Georgia, for a second night in a row.
The Daily Dot
Is Marjorie Taylor Greene being swatted by trans activists or trolls trying to frame them? (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Aug 24, 2022
The Daily Dot's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was swatted for a second time on Thursday at her home in Rome, Georgia.
CBS News
Marjorie Taylor Greene's home targeted in second swatting call, police say (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 24, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The call came in as if it had been made from a suicide crisis center, but it actually came from an internet chat, police said.
Forbes
Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces Second ‘Swatting’ Incident This Week (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Police in Georgia have made early-morning visits to Greene’s home twice in the last two days in response to false shooting reports.
Washington Times
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in Georgia swatted a second time (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Police in Georgia said Thursday they had to respond to the home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for a second “swatting” prank in as many days.
The Daily Caller
‘That Was My Instinct’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Grabbed Her Gun During ‘Swatting’ Incident (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 24, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia described how she reacted to a 1 a.m. “swatting” incident during a Wednesday appearance on Real America’s Voice.
Townhall
Police Called to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Home for Alleged 'Swatter' (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Townhall's feed description
Authorities are investigating an alleged “swatting” at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) house. Early Wednesday morning around 1 a.m., Greene reportedly made a 911 call claiming a shooter was at her
NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted with second swatting incident in as many nights (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 24, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Police in Rome, Georgia, again had to visit the Republican lawmaker's home due to a hoax message.

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