A Santa Monica man has been arrested for allegedly doxxing and harassing a lawyer at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Gregory John Curcio, 68, is charged with violating a federal law designed for the protection of individuals performing certain official duties.
Curcio, who was arrested Monday, was ordered jailed without bond. An arraignment is set for Oct. 14.
Prosecutors contend that in February, Curcio created a Facebook post in which he identified the attorney as an ICE agent, posted her home address, and directed others to “swat” her at the address. He also allegedly posted the lawyer’s private information on a second social media account he controlled, according to the department.
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