A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Brett Michael Dadig, 31, of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, on charges that include cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and making interstate threats. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Dadig is accused of harassing more than ten women using technology and crossing state lines. "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 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 allegedly threatened and intimidated several female victims both in Pittsburgh and other states including Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and New York. He reportedly recorded a podcast as a self-described social media influencer focused on his search for a wife and interactions with women. The indictment alleges that he used advice from an artificial intelligence chatbot to approach women at gyms before later harassing them online through posts on social media platforms, podcasts, and phone calls.
The allegations include showing up uninvited at victims’ homes or workplaces; following them; attempting to have them fired; posting unauthorized photos online; sharing private information about them; and making violent threats referencing physical harm or death. Two Pittsburgh-based victims obtained Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders against him which were allegedly violated both online and in person.
When banned from certain gyms or businesses or reported to police in one city, prosecutors say Dadig would move on to another location to continue his behavior.
If convicted on all counts involving PFA violations alone, Dadig faces a minimum sentence of 12 months per violation charge. The maximum total penalty could reach up to 70 years imprisonment along with fines totaling $3.5 million. Actual sentencing would depend on the severity of offenses as well as any prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Vasquez Schmitt is leading the prosecution for this case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation with support from local police departments across multiple cities.
An indictment is an accusation only; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
