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ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico announed, Kalani S. Uehara, 26, of Albuquerque, has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple charges, including cyberstalking, computer intrusion, and false reporting to law enforcement, for crimes committed over several years.

Between March 2016 and December 2019, Uehara engaged in a prolonged campaign of harassment and intimidation against numerous victims. She assumed various identities to send threatening and harassing electronic communications to individuals, schools, and law firms, including threats to kill, harm, or extort her victims. Uehara created false email accounts in others' names, made false accusations, and persistently sent vulgar, harassing, and terrifying messages.

Specific Acts of Cyberstalking

Uehara's actions specifically targeted N.C., a former Albuquerque Public Schools student. She admitted to:

• Gaining unauthorized access to N.C.'s Google and Twitter accounts.
• Creating fake accounts in N.C.'s name.
• Sending hundreds of threatening and harassing messages impersonating N.C.
• Obtaining a restraining order against N.C. using fabricated evidence.
• Falsely reporting N.C. to law enforcement, leading to N.C.'s arrest.

Additionally, Uehara made false statements to the FBI on July 28, 2016, and July 27, 2018, regarding her cyberstalking activities and use of the TextNow app.

Sentencing and Potential Penalties

At sentencing, Uehara faces a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count of conviction. Upon release, she will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.

For further details, read the full press release here.