CLEVELAND – A shocking case of cyberstalking has come to light in Cleveland, Ohio, as a grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Logan Stanford, a 28-year-old man from Shelby, Ohio.
The indictment charges Logan Stanford with cyberstalking at least three individuals and making interstate threatening communications. According to the indictment, from September 1, 2021, through May 31, 2024, Stanford used various electronic communication methods to stalk his victims online, known as cyberstalking.
This form of threatening behavior can include unwarranted emails, instant and direct messaging, or liking and commenting on social media posts. Stanford allegedly created many accounts under different names on various online platforms and found victims to target, repeatedly sending them numerous harassing comments.
Many of the electronic messages Stanford sent his victims were sexual or violent in nature or threatened to cause them physical harm. He also created multiple email accounts under different names to send similar intimidating messages.
The FBI Cleveland Division is the investigating agency on the case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher J. Joyce and Michelle M. Baeppler for the Northern District of Ohio.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. To learn more, or to make a report, visit stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/.
An indictment is merely an allegation. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Defendant: Logan Stanford
Criminal Charges: Cyberstalking at least three individuals, making interstate threatening communications
City and State: Cleveland, Ohio
Date: No specific date mentioned, but the indictment covers the period from September 1, 2021, to May 31, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Currently indicted, awaiting trial
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of cyberstalking and the importance of being aware of one’s online activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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