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Ex–Myrtle Beach Pastor John‑Paul Miller Indicted on Federal Cyberstalking and False‑Statement Charges

The case now heads to a Jan. 12 arraignment in federal court in Florence.

Overview

  • A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment on Dec. 18 charging Miller with cyberstalking and making false statements; he has not been charged in his wife's death, which was ruled a suicide.
  • Prosecutors say Miller posted a nude photo of Mica Miller without consent, caused tracking devices to be placed on her car, interfered with her finances and daily life, and contacted her more than 50 times in a day.
  • The indictment alleges he damaged her tires, with investigators citing evidence of an online purchase of a tire‑deflation device and messages about her vehicle.
  • Authorities say Miller lied to federal agents by claiming he hired a private investigator to prevent firearm purchases when he actually used the investigator to surveil her for suspected adultery.
  • If convicted, Miller faces up to five years for cyberstalking and two years for false statements plus fines, and the investigation involved the FBI, SLED, and multiple local agencies.