A Massachusetts man, John Anthony Proia III, has been indicted for allegedly cyberstalking Katie Miller, a podcaster married to Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy. The Justice Department revealed that Proia, 41, from Waltham, made over 40 calls and texts to Miller between August and September. Although the indictment doesn’t name the Millers, sources confirmed their involvement. Katie Miller acknowledged the case on social media, thanking Attorney General Todd Blanche and others. The FBI’s Washington Field Office faced criticism for its handling of the investigation, leading to the demotion of two senior agents. This isn’t the first time Katie Miller has reported harassment; last year, she sought an investigation into activist Barbara Wien, who distributed flyers targeting Stephen Miller. That case ended without prosecution. In the current case, Proia allegedly used multiple phone numbers to contact Miller, sometimes leaving voicemails.
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Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts
