A Santa Monica man is set to be arraigned Tuesday for allegedly doxing and harassing a lawyer who works for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Gregory Curcio, 68, is charged with violating a federal law designed for the protection of individuals performing certain official duties.
Prosecutors contend that in February, Curcio created a Facebook post in which he identified the attorney as an ICE agent, posted her home address, and directed others to “swat” her at the address. He also allegedly posted the lawyer’s private information on a second social media account he controlled, according to the Justice Department.
Swatting is a form of harassment that often involves placing a false emergency call to law enforcement or emergency responders, frequently reporting a false ongoing cri