A California man pleaded guilty on April 13 to charges of stalking, harassing, and threatening women in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and other locations, according to United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda.
The case highlights the dangers of online harassment and the impact such actions can have on victims across multiple states.
Justin Glauthier, age 30, admitted guilt to four counts of stalking through cellular and internet communications. He is scheduled for sentencing on August 6. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other legal factors.
Court documents show that Glauthier obtained names, photographs, and personal information about his victims from the internet before repeatedly calling them with obscene or threatening messages. At least nine women were identified as recipients of these calls during an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In several instances, Glauthier made sexually explicit comments over the phone and sometimes claimed he knew where his victims lived or worked. He also threatened to visit their homes or workplaces if they did not comply with his demands during these calls.
Glauthier was arrested in Anaheim, California on March 5 by FBI agents from both Providence and Orange County offices. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Denise M. Barton in Rhode Island with assistance from Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Restrepo in Central California.
The FBI led the investigation into this matter.
