Category Archives: Computer Crime
Florida Cracking Down on Cyberstalking With New State Law
There is so much technology nowadays, and while that’s typically a good thing, it can also be a bad thing on a criminal level. Cyberstalking is on the rise, especially with the invention of Apple AirTags, digital apps, and other devices. These devices are used to secretly monitor the location of others. They can… Read More »
Man Indicted on Cyberstalking Charges After Harassing 11 Victims
A man from Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and interstate threats. The 14-count indictment alleges a pattern of harassment involving at least 11 victims across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Ohio, and Iowa. Prosecutors say the defendant victimized women he encountered… Read More »
Congressman Gets Protective Order Against Him in Cyberstalking Case
A Florida state court has issued a protective order against a U.S. congressman from Central Florida in response to allegations by a former girlfriend that she faced threats and harassment after ending their relationship. The judge granted the injunction under the state’s law protecting victims of dating violence. According to court documents, the woman,… Read More »
Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking Police Officer
Many people seem to think harassing people, especially police officers, is fun. But it is not all fun and games when someone gets arrested for harassment, whether it is online or in person. A 29-year-old woman from Vero Beach was arrested after mounting a campaign of online harassment against a local law enforcement officer…. Read More »
Florida Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking State Attorney’s Office Staff
People engage in cyberstalking for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it stems from a desire to exert control, seek revenge, or maintain unwanted contact with a person. Some cyberstalkers are motivated by obsession or fixation, while others act out of jealousy, anger, or rejection. Mental health issues, such as paranoia or delusional… Read More »
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Young Girls
Many people use social media to post all sorts of things, including sexually explicit content. They may use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram to send nude photos to others. While this may be OK in instances where there is consent, sending graphic content to minors can result in serious criminal charges…. Read More »
Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking Florida Teen
It’s easy to stalk people nowadays. You no longer have to follow someone around in person. You can effectively cyberstalk someone, which means using computers and other electronic devices to find out someone’s location. This is what an Alabama woman did to a Florida minor. The woman is accused of driving more than two… Read More »
Cyberstalking with AirTags
In the past, people interested in stalking someone would have to physically follow the person around. Nowadays, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. Technology such as computers has made this easy. But many people are going beyond this and using Apple AirTags. Cyberstalking using Apple AirTags has become a… Read More »
Palm Beach Gardens Council Candidate Facing Scrutiny for Cyberstalking Past
Chuck Millar has become well-known in the Palm Beach Gardens community for his involvement in local government. He currently serves on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board and is looking to be elected to the City Commission. Because it’s his first run at public office, Millar is being heavily scrutinized. His legal history shows… Read More »
Florida Gators Coach Accused of Cyberstalking, Other Crimes
Stalking may seem like an old school type of crime, but it still happens nowadays in the form of cyberstalking. Cyberstalking does not require you to be in close physical contact with a person. You can stalk a person online through the comfort of a computer, tablet, or even your mobile phone. The basketball… Read More »
