Brett Michael Dadig, a 31-year-old resident of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on March 19 to 11 counts of cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and making interstate threats, according to United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The case highlights the growing concern over the use of technology in harassment and intimidation across state lines. Prosecutors said Dadig targeted multiple female victims between May and November 2025 using various means including social media, podcasts, text messages, and phone calls.
Court documents show that Dadig traveled to several states and used his phone and the internet to harass women with whom he had a romantic interest. Many of the victims were employees at fitness establishments in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and New York. The harassment included showing up uninvited at victims’ homes and workplaces, following them from their places of business, posting unauthorized photos online, and revealing private information such as names and locations. Some of Dadig’s comments referenced violence including breaking jaws or fingers and burning down gyms. Two Pittsburgh victims obtained Protection from Abuse orders against him; these were violated both online and in person.
According to prosecutors, when banned from gyms or reported to police in one city, Dadig would move on to another city to continue his conduct. The indictment also stated that he relied on advice from an artificial intelligence chatbot during his stalking activities.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 9. Each charge involving a Protection from Abuse order violation carries a minimum sentence of 12 months in prison. The total possible sentence is up to 55 years in prison and fines up to $2.75 million. The actual sentence will depend on federal guidelines considering the seriousness of the offenses and any prior criminal history. Dadig remains in federal custody pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorneys Nicole Vasquez Schmitt and Hillary M. Weaver are prosecuting the case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation with help from local police departments.
