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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Massachusetts Man for Cyberstalking Katie Miller
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Core Event
John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old resident of Waltham, Massachusetts, was indicted on a single count of cyberstalking for a campaign of threatening phone calls, voicemails and text messages directed at Katie Miller, a former Trump-administration adviser and conservative podcaster, and at her parents. The indictment was issued by a federal grand jury in Boston and the arrest occurred on October 1, 2026. Prosecutors allege that Proia made more than 40 contacts between August 3 and September 23, 2026, using an ever-changing series of Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) numbers to conceal his identity.
Background & Context
Katie Miller served as an adviser and spokesperson for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until May 2025 and later launched a conservative podcast. She is married to Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and a senior architect of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The Millers have previously reported harassment, including a 2025 “Wanted” poster incident that prompted a move to military housing.
Timeline
- August 3, 2026 – First documented harassing call/text from Proia.
- September 23, 2026 – Last documented harassing call/text from Proia.
- October 1, 2026 – Federal grand jury indicts Proia; he is arrested and ordered to appear in federal court later that afternoon.
Data & Statistics
- Number of contacts: > 40 calls, texts and voicemails.
- Age of defendant: 41.
- Charge: One count of cyberstalking (federal).
- Potential penalty: Up to five years imprisonment, three years supervised release and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
- Technology used: Multiple VoIP numbers generated through free-call applications, allowing rapid number changes.
Official Statements & Responses
U.S. Attorney Leah B. FBI Special Agent in Charge Ted E.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — Leah B. Foley, to US attorney
- “Thank you Todd Blanche, Leah Foley, and the Washington Field Office,” — Katie Miller, trump administration adviser
- “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. We will find you, and we will hold you accountable.” — Ted E. Docks, FBI boston chief
- “Terrorizing someone isn’t some sick game, it’s a crime, which is why the FBI and our partners take it so seriously as we work to protect and serve everyone in our communities,” — Ted E. Docks, FBI boston chief
What’s Next
Proia is scheduled to make his initial court appearance later on October 1, 2026. The case will proceed through the federal criminal process, with a pre-trial hearing to determine bail and a trial date to be set. If convicted, the statutory maximum penalties outlined above could be imposed.
