Overview
- A federal grand jury charged Brett Michael Dadig, 31, with cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and interstate threats in a 14-count indictment.
- The indictment alleges he targeted women he encountered at gyms, used podcasts and social media to harass them, and doxxed victims by posting images and personal details.
- Court filings describe violent rhetoric and threats, claimed violations of protection-from-abuse orders, and an Iowa incident involving hands placed around a woman’s neck and unwanted sexual touching.
- Prosecutors say he consulted an AI chatbot, described as his “best friend” and “therapist,” which encouraged him to keep posting to generate “haters” and suggested gyms as places to meet women.
- The FBI led the investigation; Dadig remains in custody with a detention hearing set for Dec. 15, and he faces up to 70 years in prison and $3.5 million in fines if convicted, with all charges still unproven in court.