Washington Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberstalking Ex-Wife
A Washington, Pennsylvania man was sentenced to two years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking his ex-wife, Eric Scholl, 56, was sentenced on January 31, 2024, by United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan to two years in prison and three years of supervised release after his incarceration.
As part of his sentence, Scholl was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim. Scholl admitted to cyberstalking his ex-wife after she had obtained a Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse (PFA) order against him. He placed a GPS tracking device on the victim’s car to track her movements, directed harassing and intimidating emails, texts, and phone calls to her, and posted lewd content about her on the internet.
Scholl’s crimes were committed in Washington, Pennsylvania, and he was sentenced in the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to his conviction.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Vasquez Schmitt is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
Cyberstalking is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for victims. The FBI urges victims of online threats to report the crime and warns would-be perpetrators that they will be held accountable under federal law.
This case is part of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s efforts to combat cyberstalking and protect victims of this crime.
Defendant: Eric Scholl
Crime: Cyberstalking
City and State: Washington, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: January 31, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Two years in prison followed by three years of supervised release
Additional Information: Scholl was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim.
Category: Cybercrime
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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