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Federal Indictment Charges S.C. Pastor John‑Paul Miller With Cyberstalking and Lying to Investigators

An arraignment is set for Jan. 12 in federal court in Florence.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say Miller, 46, harassed his estranged wife from November 2022 until April 2024 through a pattern of unwanted contacts and surveillance.
  • The indictment alleges he posted a nude photo without consent, placed tracking devices on her car, contacted her more than 50 times in a day, interfered with her finances, and damaged her tires.
  • Federal investigators allege Miller falsely denied damaging the tires, citing an online purchase of a tire‑deflation device and messages referencing her vehicle.
  • Authorities emphasize the charges do not accuse anyone in Mica Miller’s death, which the North Carolina Medical Examiner ruled a suicide after she was found at Lumber River State Park.
  • Robeson County sought federal help on May 6, 2024, prompting FBI involvement; if convicted, Miller faces up to five years for cyberstalking, two years for false statements, and potential fines up to $250,000.