Cross-State Stalker Admits Harassment

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Brett Dadig, 31, of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, admitted in federal court yesterday to terrorizing eleven women with a multi-state campaign of harassment, stalking, and explicit threats. The reign of fear stretched from May to November 2025, and Dadig pleaded guilty before Judge Marilyn J. Horan on March 19, 2026. The feds say Dadig wasn’t just sending messages – he was physically pursuing his victims, across state lines, escalating from unwanted attention to outright menace.

The indictment paints a chilling picture. Dadig showed up uninvited at the homes and workplaces of his targets, followed them, and snapped photos without their consent. He then weaponized that information, blasting personal details online. Several of the women, many of whom were fitness professionals, had already secured Protection From Abuse orders against him. Dadig ignored them. Repeatedly. He simply moved on to new cities and new victims when banned from businesses.

The threats weren’t empty. Dadig bragged online and through messages about inflicting violence – breaking jaws and fingers – and ominously referenced “judgment day.” He even threatened arson at gyms, a disturbing escalation of his obsession. Court records reveal he went so far as to consult an AI chatbot while plotting his harassment, highlighting the evolving tactics of stalkers in the digital age.

Dadig’s sentencing is pending, but given the scope of his offenses and the blatant disregard for court orders, he’s looking at a significant stretch. The case underscores the growing problem of cross-state stalking and the dangers posed by individuals exploiting technology to harass and threaten their victims.