North Carolina Keeps Swatting Penalties Misdemeanor

North Carolina officials say there are no plans to raise swatting penalties, which remain a misdemeanor, despite a string of high-risk incidents across the Triangle. Congress is considering the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act" (referred to the House Judiciary Committee in January 2025), and experts warn AI voice‑spoofing and social media have contributed to the trend. Raleigh police reported two swatting calls within an hour on March 3.