Content Creator Clara “Keffals” Sorrenti Falls Victim to Swatting Incident
Clara “Keffals” Sorrenti, a trans-right activist and political commentator, recently joined the growing list of content creators who have been targeted by swatting attempts. In a video on YouTube, Keffals shared her experience of being awakened by the police, who had been misled into thinking that she possessed an illegal firearm and planned to carry out a mass shooting at the London, Ontario city hall.
Impersonation Leads to Keffals’ Arrest
Keffals was arrested that morning because someone pretending to be her contacted the police, using her dead name (the name she previously used before transitioning) as well.
Support from Canadian Political Leader
In response to Keffals’ story going viral, Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, expressed his support for her on social media. Singh condemned the acts of doxxing and swatting. Keffals thanked him and emphasized the importance of making swatting a national conversation in Canada.
Keffals’ Strong Response
Running an interview with Keffals, Global News highlighted some of her comments on Twitter, where she directly confronted the individual who impersonated her. Keffals made it clear that she will not be silenced and challenged the person to manipulate the police into taking lethal action.
Swatting Incidents on the Rise
Swatting has been an ongoing issue in the online streaming community, and recently, several high-profile streamers, including Adin Ross and YouTuber IShowSpeed, have also had encounters with the police due to swatting incidents. It is crucial to address and tackle the problem of swatting to ensure the safety and well-being of content creators.
Illustration: Via keffals (YouTube)