Eric Spofford, founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers, has faced federal charges for allegedly conspiring to stalk journalists at New Hampshire Public Radio who reported on him. The indictment includes multiple counts of stalking related to a 2022 article that outlined serious allegations of sexual misconduct and abusive practices during his leadership at GRC. In retaliation for this exposure, Spofford allegedly plotted a campaign of harassment that involved vandalism against the journalists. Following these events, a lawsuit he filed against NHPR was dismissed.
Eric Spofford, founder of Granite Recovery Centers, has been indicted for allegedly plotting to stalk NH Public Radio journalists in retaliation for an exposé.
Spofford could face up to five years for each count of conspiracy to commit stalking, amid allegations of harassment against the journalists involved.
Following a 2022 article detailing misconduct claims against him, Spofford's defamation lawsuit against NHPR was dismissed, leading to the alleged stalker plot against reporters.
Prosecutors say Spofford plotted to terrorize journalists through vandalism and harassment after they reported serious allegations of sexual misconduct and abusive management.
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