A federal jury convicted Nahvarj Mills, 31, of Brandywine, Maryland, on 24 counts, including cyberstalking, dissemination of explicit images, and multiple firearms offenses. Mills’s conviction comes after a months-long harassment campaign targeting two former romantic partners, culminating in violent acts.
The jury delivered the verdict in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, concluding a trial that highlighted Mills’s extensive use of technology to harass his victims and his escalation to physical violence.
A Campaign of Fear
Prosecutors presented evidence that Mills began harassing the victims after the end of his relationships with them in 2022 and 2023. From November 2023 to January 2024, Mills relentlessly stalked the women, bombarding them with threatening texts, placing hundreds of calls, and showing up unannounced at their homes and workplaces.
Mills also humiliated the victims by spreading sexually explicit images of them. On multiple occasions, he scattered printed photos on one victim’s lawn, where neighbors could see them. He further escalated his harassment by creating a fake Instagram account impersonating the victim and distributing the explicit images to others.
Violence Escalates
Mills’s actions turned violent when he enlisted an accomplice to fire gunshots into one victim’s home on multiple occasions. These attacks placed the victim and others in grave danger, adding a life-threatening element to his harassment campaign.
Conviction and Sentencing
The jury found Mills guilty on a range of charges, including:
- Cyberstalking
- Unlawful publication of explicit material
- Assault with a dangerous weapon
- Possession of a firearm during a crime of violence
- Unlawful possession of a firearm
These convictions reflect the severe and harmful nature of Mills’s actions, which terrorized his victims over several months.
Investigation and Collaboration
The investigation involved close coordination between the FBI’s Washington Field Office, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Their efforts ensured that Mills was held accountable for his crimes.
Prosecutors Kathleen Houck, Marco Crocetti, and Caroline Burrell led the trial, with significant contributions from victim-witness advocates, paralegal specialists, and litigation technology experts.
Implications of the Case
Mills now awaits sentencing, which will determine the consequences for his actions. His case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by stalking, harassment, and misuse of technology. The collaboration between federal and local agencies highlights the importance of holding offenders accountable and providing justice for victims.
