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In a recent development, acclaimed voice actor Ned Luke, known for his role as Michael in Grand Theft Auto V, revealed that an individual responsible for “swatting” him during a live broadcast in 2023 has been convicted and is now awaiting the court’s decision on sentencing. This incident highlights the ongoing issues surrounding online harassment, especially targeting public figures.
Luke took to Instagram to share a glimpse of a letter he received from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Victim Notification System. This letter, dated December 10, officially recognized him as a victim or potential victim in the case under federal investigation. His post resonated with many as he captioned it, “F— around and find out,” signifying the serious consequences of such reckless actions. He also hinted that more individuals involved in similar activities have been identified.
This announcement not only underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating such incidents but also serves as a reminder of the potential repercussions of engaging in dangerous pranks like swatting. In this case, justice seems to be inching closer for Luke, as federal officials continue to crack down on such criminal behavior.
“F— around and find out,” Luke captioned the post. “Many more names discovered and provided.”
The letter, dated Dec. 10, identified Luke as a victim or potential victim of a crime being investigated by federal officials.
Luke redacted the name of the person convicted of swatting him from the document, but the letter indicated the person would be sentenced in Washington D.C. on Jan. 27.
What happened to Ned Luke?
On Thanksgiving Day in 2023, Luke was livestreaming his video game session playing GTA Online, the multiplayer mode for the game he played one of the main characters in.
Luke regularly streams to his YouTube channel, but the Thanksgiving stream was abruptly cut short when he appeared to get a phone call. He then told fans watching that he had to end the stream as he had law enforcement officials outside his house.
“I’ve gotta go, these a——- have swatted my house,” Luke told his viewers seconds before the stream ended.
Luke later confirmed he was safe after the incident.
Swatting is a potentially dangerous prank played on livestreamers, where a person calls emergency services with a false report about the location they’re streaming from, in an attempt to bring a heavy law enforcement presence to the location. The name comes from the potential for the police SWAT team to burst into a room where the person is streaming live to the internet, often with them unaware ahead of time because they’re wearing headphones.
