Kya Christian Nelson, a 23-year-old from Wisconsin, was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for masterminding a 'swatting' scheme that involved hacking doorbell cameras and making false emergency calls. These incidents spanned multiple states including California, Michigan, and Texas, resulting in armed police responses to bogus situations. Nelson was already in custody prior to his sentencing due to an unrelated case. The operations included livestreaming police responses on social media, showcasing the dangerous consequences of his actions on innocent victims.
Nelson was involved in an elaborate swatting scheme, where he hacked into doorbell cameras and made false police emergency calls to provoke armed responses.
The swatting incidents took place across multiple states including California, Florida, and Texas, causing significant disruption and danger to innocent victims.
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