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Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old man from Waltham, Massachusetts, was indicted for cyberstalking Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, involving over 40 calls and texts between August and September 2023.
- The indictment, while not naming the Millers, was confirmed by sources, and included disturbing messages sent to Katie Miller's parents, containing offensive language and accusations against Stephen Miller.
- The case follows previous harassment complaints by Katie Miller, including a 2022 incident involving activist Barbara Wien, which led the Millers to move into military housing but did not result in criminal prosecution.
- The FBI Washington Field Office faced internal consequences after the Millers complained about insufficient investigation efforts, resulting in the demotion of two senior counterterrorism agents.
- Proia was scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday, and authorities continue to investigate the cyberstalking allegations.
