E. Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California
A Brentwood resident has been convicted of cyberstalking a New Jersey judge, according to the Justice Department. Jonathan Lipman, aged 36, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of one count of stalking. He has been in federal custody since September 2023.
The evidence presented during the three-day trial revealed that from February 2023 to September 2023, Lipman sent numerous threatening emails to a New Jersey Superior Court judge. The communications were intended to harass and intimidate the victim.
Lipman's actions extended beyond emails. He located the judge's home address and contacted a neighbor to instill fear. Additionally, he left several voicemails at the New Jersey courthouse directed at the judge.
Despite receiving a warning from law enforcement about his illegal activities, Lipman continued his conduct. His messages became more graphic over time. In July 2023, he sent multiple emails with explicit descriptions of violence against the judge.
United States District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha has scheduled Lipman's sentencing for October 3. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
The FBI conducted the investigation into this case. Assistant United States Attorneys Clifford D. Mpare and Daniel H. Weiner are handling the prosecution.
