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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - California, Central news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to 'Swatting' Scheme that Took Over Ring Doorbell Cameras to Livestream Police Response 01/23/2025 07:00 AM EST A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty today to participating in a one-week nationwide "swatting" spree that gained access to Ring home security door cameras, placed bogus emergency phone calls designed to elicit an armed police response, then livestreamed the events on social media, sometimes while taunting responding police officers in communities such as West Covina and Oxnard. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys