PITTSBURGH - A resident of Clover, South Carolina pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of interstate stalking, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Nathaniel Earl Dunlap, 29, of Clover, South Carolina pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Dunlap placed false and fraudulent food delivery orders online, using the identity of other individuals, whereby placing the victim under substantial emotional distress.
Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for Nov. 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Secret Service and United States Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Dunlap.
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Source: U.S. Secret Service