Alan W. Filion, an 18-year-old from California, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of making interstate threats in a major swatting case. Between August 2022 and January 2024, he made over 375 threatening calls targeting schools, mosques, and government officials, claiming to plant bombs or commit mass shootings. Prosecutors reveal his actions caused significant fear and chaos, highlighting the dangers of swatting. Filion, who sought to profit from his activities by advertising his services online, now faces up to five years in prison for each count, with sentencing pending.