Alan Filion was extradited to Florida on January 30 to face charges for a swatting incident at a mosque, according to the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office.
Swatting is making a false report to the police with the intention of luring them to a location by saying a violent crime has taken place or is in progress.
The dangerous hoax has been on the FBI’s radar for nearly two decades and became more widely known as celebrities were targeted.
Filion was charged as an adult and faces three felony charges of false reporting and a felony charge of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Each charge accuses him of committing the acts while facilitating or furthering an act of terrorism and while showing prejudice.
“Swatting is a perilous and senseless crime, which puts innocent lives in dangerous situations and drains valuable resources.
“Make no mistake, we will continue to work tirelessly in collaboration with our policing partners and the judiciary to apprehend swatting perpetrators. »
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