Rex Wu, Jr., Cyberstalking, Montana 2025

Cyberstalking Plagues Montana State University Student

A chilling case of cyberstalking unfolded at Montana State University, where a Bozeman man, Rex Wu, Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to sending harassing and threatening emails to a student.

The student, who was affiliated with a campus group, received racially charged emails, including threats to kill her and other members of the group. The messages were sent from several accounts, including some on platforms that make it difficult to identify the owner.

Law enforcement eventually identified Wu as the likely culprit by linking an IP address at a local apartment to him, as well as online donation records and various Gmail accounts. FBI agents interviewed Wu in Bozeman on February 27, 2025, and he admitted sending several harassing emails to the MSU student.

Wu faces a maximum 5 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release. U.S. District Court Judge Dana L. Christensen will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing has been set for November 6, 2025.

The government alleged in court documents that the MSU Police Department contacted the FBI in February 2023 because a student was receiving harassing and threatening communications. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Starnes prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the FBI and Montana State University Campus Police.

Wu was released on conditions pending further proceedings. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of cyberstalking and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

In a disturbing display of online harassment, Wu’s actions have left the victim and her community shaken. As the case moves forward, it is clear that justice will be served, but the true cost of cyberstalking can never be fully measured.

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