A man from Brentwood, Los Angeles, has been convicted of cyberstalking a New Jersey state court judge. The Justice Department announced that Jonathan Lipman, 36, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of one count of stalking.
Lipman has been in federal custody since September 2023. During the trial, evidence showed that from February to September 2023, Lipman sent numerous threatening emails to the judge with the intent to harass and intimidate.
Beyond emails, Lipman located the judge's home address and contacted a neighbor to instill fear. He also left multiple voicemails at the courthouse aimed at the victim.
Despite being warned by law enforcement about his actions, Lipman's threats became more graphic over time. In July 2023, he sent emails with detailed descriptions of violent acts against the judge.
United States District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha has scheduled sentencing for October 3. Lipman could face up to 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.