It isn't entirely clear to me that Script Kiddie was actually setting Security Researcher up rather than bragging, but let's assume. The interesting aspect is

It isn't entirely clear to me that Script Kiddie was actually setting Security Researcher up rather than bragging, but let's assume. The interesting aspect is the weaponization of legit LE - this is similar to swatting. This can easily be extended to harassment by all sorts of random government agencies depending on context. It isn't even really new - you can think of false OSHA reports and the like as similar. I think the new aspect is about the expanded reach of social connections, combined with people's willingness to be much more vicious when the interaction is virtual.