A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Brett Michael Dadig, a 31-year-old resident of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, on charges including cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and making interstate threats. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Dadig faces a 14-count indictment as the sole defendant. He was previously charged with three counts of cyberstalking on November 7, 2025, and remains in custody while awaiting a detention hearing that has been postponed to December 15 at the request of his defense counsel.
“As charged in the Indictment, Dadig stalked and harassed more than 10 women by weaponizing modern technology and crossing state lines, and through a relentless course of conduct, he caused his victims to fear for their safety and suffer substantial emotional distress,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Rivetti. “He also ignored trespass orders and protection from abuse orders. We remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners to protect our communities from menacing individuals such as Dadig.”
According to the indictment, during the summer and fall of 2025, Dadig is alleged to have harassed, threatened, and intimidated multiple female victims both in Pittsburgh and across several states. Prosecutors say Dadig produced a podcast where he described himself as a social media influencer seeking relationships with women. He reportedly used advice from an artificial intelligence chatbot in attempts to meet women at gyms before allegedly engaging in harassment against them and gym employees through social media posts, podcasts, and phone calls.
The indictment details allegations involving 11 victims from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and New York. The accusations include showing up uninvited at homes or workplaces; following individuals from their jobs; attempting to have them fired; posting unauthorized photos online; revealing private information such as names and locations; and making threats referencing violence. Two victims in Pittsburgh obtained Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders against Dadig that he allegedly violated both online and in person. When banned from gyms or businesses or reported to police in one city, prosecutors allege that Dadig would move on to another city.
If convicted on all counts involving PFA violations alone, Dadig faces a minimum sentence of 12 months per charge. The maximum total penalty could be up to 70 years imprisonment or fines totaling $3.5 million. Sentencing would ultimately depend on the seriousness of offenses committed as well as any prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Vasquez Schmitt is prosecuting the case for the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation with help from various local police departments nationwide.
Authorities emphasize that an indictment is not proof of guilt; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.
