Silver Spring man convicted of federal cyberstalking after a two‑week trial. Jason Michael Leidel, 45, Silver Spring resident and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, was found guilty of count of cyberstalking. Court documents show he repeatedly sent emails with false allegations to try to have his ex‑wife, Victim 1, fired from her job as teacher. He also attempted to have his ex‑wife and children evicted from their house and filed false child‑protective‑services claims. When Victim 1 began dating a new partner, Victim 2, Leidel filed false claims that Victim 2 was abusing children and emailed his supervisors with false allegations to get him investigated and fired. Leidel’s harassment lasted several years until law enforcement arrested him. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison; sentencing is scheduled for March 12, 2026, by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes announced the conviction and thanked the FBI, DOT OIG, NCIS, police departments.
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