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Couple was swatted 55 times in 2 years over a post about Norm Macdonald

Oct 7, 2026 · 1:42 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Patrick Tomlinson and Niki Robinson were awarded a $575,000 US settlement by the City of Milwaukee after being swatted 55 times over two years. The harassment began after Tomlinson posted a negative opinion about comedian Norm Macdonald on social media, which led to years of targeted threats. Despite the financial compensation, the couple's lawyer noted that no police officers were disciplined and city policies regarding such incidents remain unchanged.

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▪The City of Milwaukee agreed to pay a $575,000 US settlement to Patrick Tomlinson and Niki Robinson for repeated swatting incidents.
▪Armed police officers responded to bogus reports of violent crime at the couple's home 55 times over a period of two and a half years.
▪The harassment originated from a 2018 social media post by Tomlinson in which he stated he did not find comedian Norm Macdonald funny.
▪The couple's legal representative stated that no police officers were disciplined and no policy changes were implemented by the city despite the settlement.

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This couple was swatted 55 times in 2 years over a post about Norm MacdonaldSheena Goodyear(external link) | CBC Radio | Posted: October 5, 2026 10:15 PM | Last Updated: October 5Patrick Tomlinson and Niki Robinson awarded $575K US settlement from City of MilwaukeeImage | 1000027449Caption: Niki Robinson, left, and Patrick Tomlinson have been awarded a $575,000 US settlement by the City Milwaukee after armed police officers came to their home 55 times in two years responding to bogus reports of violent crime.

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