David Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher and a key witness in Donald Trump‘s recent criminal trial, found himself at the center of a concerning incident on April 25.
According to police records, Pecker was the target of a “swatting” attempt, wherein a false report is made to provoke a potentially hazardous response.
In this particular incident, an individual using the name “Jamal” sent an email to a local newspaper, claiming to have committed a heinous crime at Pecker’s residence in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The email described a scenario where Jamal purportedly tied up his wife in the basement and killed her lover. The report indicated that no such emergency existed upon investigation by the Greenwich Police Department.
It was deemed a likely “swatting” attempt, where Pecker’s involvement in a highly publicized trial likely made him a target.
This event sheds light on a broader trend of violent threats directed at U.S. officials and prominent figures in recent years.
The false emergency appeared to coincide with Pecker’s testimony in Trump’s trial, where he discussed dealings with Trump and his former lawyer regarding hush money payments to women alleging sexual encounters with Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Although it’s unclear whether Pecker was present at the time of the incident, the police report indicated another resident was home. Pecker’s lawyer, Elkan Abramowitz, declined to provide further comment on the matter.
Additional hoax calls to authorities across the U.S. attributed to someone named “Jamal,” claiming to have committed violent acts were also uncovered.
The email sent regarding Pecker’s home originated from an untraceable address, further complicating the investigation.
This swatting attempt underscores the potential dangers and disruptions posed by false emergency reports, particularly when directed at individuals involved in high-profile legal proceedings.
