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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
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Veronica Rocha

BRIEF: Riverside teen of 'Damn Daniel' meme is victim of 'swatting' hoax, authorities say

Feb. 24--A teenager involved in creating and posting a social media video that went viral became the victim of a hoax known as swatting early Tuesday, triggering a heavy police response to his Riverside home, authorities said.

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