A chilling act of targeted harassment culminated in a federal conviction last week. Two women, Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown, were found guilty of stalking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in California, a case that exposed the dangerous potential of online vigilantism.
The incident unfolded on August 28th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Raygoza and Brown deliberately followed the officer from a federal building, meticulously documenting their pursuit. Their actions weren’t clandestine; they were broadcast live to the world via Instagram.
The livestream wasn’t merely observational. The women actively directed their viewers, providing real-time updates on the officer’s location and even giving directions to his private residence. They then urged their followers to amplify the broadcast, effectively mobilizing a digital mob.
Upon reaching the officer’s home, the situation escalated into a direct confrontation. Raygoza and Brown publicly identified the officer as working for ICE, shouting accusatory statements at neighbors and passersby. Their words were laced with hostility and racial slurs directed at the officer’s wife.
The impact on the officer’s family was devastating. His children were forced to witness the harassment firsthand, a trauma that will likely linger for years. The relentless attention from onlookers, spurred by the livestream, ultimately forced the family to abandon their home and relocate.
This wasn’t a simple change of address. The move uprooted the children’s education and, tragically, severed vital support services for the officer’s three-year-old son, who has a disability. He lost access to crucial social and healthcare benefits tied to Los Angeles County.
Raygoza and Brown now face up to five years in prison for the stalking conviction. While the jury acquitted them of a conspiracy charge related to disclosing the officer’s personal information, the verdict sends a clear message about the consequences of such deliberate harassment.
A third defendant, Samane Sandra Carmona, was acquitted of both stalking and conspiracy charges. The sentencing for Raygoza and Brown is scheduled for June 8th, marking the next chapter in a case that highlights the growing threat of online-fueled real-world harm.
