Minecraft-streaming gran swatted while raising cash for grandson's cancer care
An 82-year-old grandmother, known as GrammaCrackers, was swatted while livestreaming her Minecraft gameplay to raise funds for her grandson's cancer treatment. Armed police responded to a false threat at her home, but Jacquot found the experience somewhat enjoyable, even getting to ride in a police car. Despite the chaos, she resumed her livestream the next day, continuing her gaming activities.
- ▪Sue Jacquot, an 82-year-old grandmother, was swatted while livestreaming her Minecraft gameplay.
- ▪Dozens of armed police officers responded to a false threat at her home on May 18.
- ▪Jacquot described the police response as kind and even enjoyed the experience of being in a police car.
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