Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

81-Year-Old Streamer Swatted, Police Raid During Minecraft Broadcast

5/21/2026

45 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

On May 18, 2026, 81-year-old streamer Sue Jacquot was swatted at her home.
Twenty police cars, SWAT officers and drones entered the house and found her asleep.
Her Minecraft stream stayed online while officers escorted her outside, prompting her to call it “kind of fun.”
Jacquot said the officers did not touch her equipment, she rode in a police car, went to bed, and swatting is illegal and prosecuted as a felony.

1 of 1

Story summary

On May 18, 2026, 81-year-old streamer Sue Jacquot was swatted at her home.
Twenty police cars, SWAT officers and drones entered the house and found her asleep.
Her Minecraft stream stayed online while officers escorted her outside, prompting her to call it “kind of fun.”
Jacquot said the officers did not touch her equipment, she rode in a police car, went to bed, and swatting is illegal and prosecuted as a felony.