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United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr.
Date: 07-10-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Amanda K. Brailsford
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Montana
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Missoula
Defendant's Attorney:
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Missoula, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with cyberstalking
Bozeman man pleads guilty to cyberstalking
A Bozeman man accused of sending threatening emails to a student at Montana State University admitted to charges yesterday, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
The defendant, Rex Wu, Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to one count of cyberstalking. Wu faces 5 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto presided. U.S. District Court Judge Dana L. Christensen will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing has been set for November 6, 2025. Wu was released on conditions pending further proceedings.
The government alleged in court documents that the MSU Police Department contacted the FBI in February 2023 because a student was receiving harassing and threatening communications. The emails were racially charged and included threats to kill the student and other members of the campus group she was affiliated with. The messages were sent from several accounts, including some on platforms that make it difficult to identify the owner. Law enforcement eventually identified Wu as the likely culprit by linking an IP address at a local apartment to him, as well as online donation records and various Gmail accounts. FBI agents interviewed Wu in Bozeman on February 27, 2025, and he admitted sending several harassing emails to the MSU student.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Starnes prosecuted the case. The FBI and Montana State University Campus Police conducted the investigation.
Wu faces 5 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr.?
The outcome was: Wu faces 5 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Montana, MT. The presiding judge was Amanda K. Brailsford.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Missoula. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Missoula, Montana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on July 10, 2025.