People might think that being cyberstalked happens exclusively to celebrities. In fact, that is often not the case. It can be anyone in the public eye being targeted. Maybe someone connected to a person who is high-profile is the victim. Or an individual gets xeroed in on by someone with a grudge. Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, it is terrifying. Additionally, it must feel like being hunted by a phantom sitting at a keyboard or on a phone. However, those unsettling crimes can and do get solved.
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Unfortunately, per The New York Post, Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, reportedly had it happen to her. The man allegedly responsible is John Anthony Proia III of Massachusetts. Therefore, he has reportedly been indicted by federal prosecutors. Actually, NBC News states that Proia was allegely arrested by the FBI on Thursday, October 2.
Katie Miler will be 35 years old on October 4. She married Stephen Miller six years ago. She gratefully posted this message on X. "Thank you [Attorney General] Todd Blanche, [US Attorney} Leah Foley, and the FBI Washington Field Office for keeping me and my family safe. Good to see a Boston grand jury indict this man."
Attorney General Todd Blanche Posted About the Incident
In an October 1 post on X, Blanche wrote this. "Massachusetts man arrested for allegedly cyberstalking prominent member of the Republican party. John Anthony Proia, III, was indicted by a federal grand jury today for allegedly sending dozens of disturbing messages to the victim and victim's family for months. This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should - with prosecution! Great work by our USAO in Boston"
What Was Proia Allegedly Doing
Per the outlet, from early August to late September, Proia allegedly engaged in frightening activity. Furthermore, he "used multiple phone numbers to contact his alleged victim, often using expletives and speaking in a 'menacing tone.'" In addition, he also allegedly sent nasty text messages to Katie Miller's parents.
Furthermore, US Attorney Leah Foley of Massachusetts condemned the alleged behavior. In fact, she said, "As alleged in the Indictment, the defendant repeatedly and relentlessly targeted the victim, her ?husband ?and her family with deeply disturbing communications ?that profoundly disrupted their lives."
