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.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Minecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment — The Guardian — US
- ▪ 81yo Grandma Streaming Minecraft to Pay for Grandson's Cancer Swatted — TheGamer
- ▪ 81-year-old Minecraft streamer swatted while raising money for grandson's cancer treatment — PC Gamer
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