'So sick': Internet annoyed as Hunter Biden laptop repairman John Paul Mac Isaac's home gets 'swatted'

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: John Paul Mac Isaac, the Delaware computer repairman thrust into the spotlight for exposing the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop, revealed that his home fell victim to a "swatting" incident on the night of December 29.

Swatting, a dangerous act involving false reports to emergency services, aims to prompt a law enforcement response, often from a SWAT team, at a specific location.

Despite being away at the time, Mac Isaac expressed gratitude for the swift and professional response from the Wilmington Police Department.

Taking to X, (formerly Twitter), Mac Isaac shared, "My home was swatted tonight, I was not home but the outstanding men and women of the Wilmington PD responded quickly and professionally. All that was achieved was the wasted time of the Wilmington PD. NOTHING, let me repeat that, NOTHING will take me out of this fight! Cheers!"

The Wilmington Police Department has yet to release details about the swatting incident, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the motive behind such a dangerous and potentially life-threatening act.

Community outpour on social media

Social media responses poured in, with many condemning the reprehensible act and empathizing with Mac Isaac.

"Swatting is so dangerous and so sick," one posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"This poor guy has been thru hell for doing the right thing," another wrote.

"If only we had someone like the FBI to investigate," a comment read.

Someone else added, "Straight up harassment. Pain is coming and maybe it starts in a left-behind laptop."

"They’re doing everything they can to control the damage. It’s not going to work. The truth will come out," another offered.

In a climate where swatting cases are becoming more prevalent, public figures such as Sen. Rick Scott, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows have also fallen prey to this alarming trend, as reported by the New York Post.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) acknowledged the rise in swatting incidents earlier this year and collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to establish a national database, aiming to track and combat this form of cybercrime.

With the use of caller ID spoofing on the rise, perpetrators often hide their identities, making it challenging for authorities to apprehend them.

Legal battle unfolding

The latest incident unfolds against the backdrop of a legal battle between Mac Isaac and Hunter Biden. In October 2022, Mac Isaac filed a defamation lawsuit against Biden, alleging the illicit distribution of personal data. In a counterclaim filed by Biden in March, he disputed Mac Isaac's assertion that the laptop became the repairman's property after 90 days.

The crux of the legal dispute hinges on whether the laptop was abandoned, as Mac Isaac contends, or if legal protocols were followed for the transfer of ownership. Hunter Biden is seeking a jury trial and unspecified "compensatory damages."

Mac Isaac, who handed over the laptop and external hard drive to the FBI in December 2019, has become a central figure in the drama surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop. As revealed by Mac Isaac and his attorney, on April 12, 2019, Hunter Biden brought three damaged devices to Mac Isaac's shop, inquiring about data recovery.

Subsequently, Mac Isaac claimed he asked Biden to return to pay an $85 service fee, but received no response.

In June or July 2019, Mac Isaac reportedly searched the emails on the laptop using keywords. Attorneys for Hunter Biden contested Mac Isaac's claim, citing Delaware law stating tangible personal property is deemed abandoned after one year of the rightful owner failing to assert property rights.

The legal battle has intensified in recent months, with a revamped legal team, led by prominent criminal defense attorney Abbe Lowell, issuing cease-and-desist letters on Hunter Biden's behalf. The team has also threatened litigation against some of Biden's vocal critics, including Mac Isaac, ABC News reported.

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