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Massachusetts man accused of cyberstalking ‘prominent’ Republican, DOJ says

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John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old from Waltham, Massachusetts, was arrested on Thursday by the FBI and charged with cyberstalking a “prominent” Republican figure in Washington D.C., who is described as a former political advisor married to a high-level government employee. Between August 3 and September 23, Proia allegedly contacted his victim over 40 times using multiple phone numbers, sending disturbing messages that included derogatory language towards the victim’s family. Prosecutors argue that such behavior can cause real harm and fear, emphasizing the importance of holding cyberstalkers accountable; if convicted, Proia faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old resident of Waltham, Massachusetts, was arrested and charged on Thursday for allegedly cyberstalking Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. The Justice Department confirmed that the victim is a "former political advisor and prominent figure in the Republican Party" married to a high-level federal government employee.

Proia used multiple phone numbers to contact Katie Miller at least 40 times between August 3 and September 23, leaving disturbing messages about her and her husband. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts characterized these communications as "disturbing." Proia was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of cyberstalking.

Attorney General Todd Blanche praised the work of the FBI and prosecutors involved, stating, “This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should — with prosecution!” The indictment follows complaints made by Katie Miller last year regarding alleged threats or harassment.

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Proia PERSON · 3× Boston GPE · 2× D.C. GPE · 1× John Anthony Proia III PERSON · 1× Massachusetts GPE · 1× Republican NORP · 1× Waltham GPE · 1× Washington GPE · 1× the Department of Justice ORG · 1× the U.S. Attorney’s Office ORG · 1×

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Redacting the victim’s name from court documents is standard practice for the DOJ, and the victim typically remains anonymous unless the person decides to make an announcement, as Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) did in August when an Ohio man threatening to kill and behead him was arrested.

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🔮 “This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should — with prosecution!” Attorney General Todd Blanche posted on X. “Great work by our USAO in Boston.”

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Massachusetts man accused of cyberstalking ‘prominent’ Republican, DOJ says · mixed framing

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A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged on Thursday for allegedly cyberstalking who the Department of Justice says is a “prominent” Republican living in the Washington, D.C., area. uncertain

Department → arrest → area

John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old resident of Waltham, is accused of using multiple phone numbers to contact his target at least 40 times between Aug. 3 and Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. uncertain

III → accuse → Massachusetts

The office characterized the messages sent to the victim, her husband, and her parents as “disturbing.” asserted

office → characterize → victim

The identity of the victim remains undisclosed, but the federal prosecutor’s office said the person is a “former political advisor and prominent figure in the Republican Party who is married to a high-level federal government employee.” asserted

who → remain → employee

Proia was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of cyberstalking before he appeared in federal court at 5 p.m. Thursday. asserted

he → indict → 5

The suspect was arrested by the FBI earlier in the afternoon. asserted

suspect → arrest → afternoon

“This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should — with prosecution!” Attorney General Todd Blanche posted on X. “Great work by our USAO in Boston.” asserted

Blanche → treat → Boston

In messages to the victim’s parents, Proia called the victim “filth” and used other derogatory terms. asserted

Proia → call → terms

“Hey [first name of victim’s father], how goes it? asserted

it → go → father

Hope your daughter marrying a Jewish Nazi/white supremacist is working out for you and [first name of victim’s mother]. asserted

daughter → hope → mother

Did you raise her to be trash or did that just happen naturally?” he allegedly said. uncertain

he → raise → her

“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,” U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said. asserted

Foley → allege → lives

“Cyberstalking can inflict real fear and harm, and we take these allegations extremely seriously. asserted

we → inflict → allegations

Those who use technology to harass, intimidate or torment others should understand that attempts to anonymize their criminal conduct will not shield them from prosecution. asserted

attempts → use → prosecution

We will find you, and we will hold you accountable. asserted

you → find → you

” If convicted on the cyberstalking charge, Proia could face up to five years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. uncertain

Proia → convict → release

man → redact → him