Maryland Woman Seeks Justice After Years of Cyberstalking: A Call to Enforce Existing Laws

“Digital Harrassment Laws Exist, Why aren’t they being Enforced” “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”

ELDERSBURG, MD, June 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — For more than two years, Shannon Riley, a Maryland resident, has reported ongoing digital harassment and alleged cyberstalking she believes are connected to individuals from her past. Despite submitting complaints to attorneys, state police, federal agencies, and school officials, she says her efforts have been met with inaction, fueling her advocacy for systemic change.

“For years, I’ve fought to be heard and to prove a truth that institutions dismissed,” Riley said. “With no technical background, I took it upon myself to investigate. The process has been draining but has only strengthened my resolve. I now have what I believe is credible evidence—and I’m asking those in power to act.”

Timeline of Reported Incidents

October 8, 2023
Riley first raised concerns with her divorce attorney, expressing fears about unauthorized access to her email and possible location tracking.

March 2024
A cybersecurity professional recommended by her attorney conducted a brief examination of her devices but, after holding them for several weeks, issued a limited report. Riley says several concerns she raised—such as unknown software—were not addressed.

April 2024
Riley contacted the Maryland State Police, Computer Crimes Division. During a phone call with a sergeant, she explained the findings from her personal research. She recalls being advised to “just do a system restore and walk away.” The officer indicated he might forward the report to the State’s Attorney but also questioned her motivation for pursuing the matter.

November 9, 2024 – Ongoing
Riley filed an IC3 cybercrime report through the FBI’s online system and later updated it multiple times. To date, she has not received a formal response.

April 2025
She followed up again with Maryland State Police, referencing the previous officer who contacted her. She received an email response from that officer—who she later discovered was no longer assigned to the unit. Her voicemail follow-up has not yet received a reply.

Additional Interactions (Aug. 2023 – Mar. 2025)
Local law enforcement agencies declined to file a report, citing insufficient evidence.

School-Related Concerns

Riley says she also reported concerns to her daughter’s school, including signs of psychological manipulation affecting her child. She alleges the following:

School staff adopted narratives inconsistent with facts and pressured her daughter’s therapist for access to sensitive records.

Administrators allegedly enforced new visitation policies unequally, restricting Riley while granting others greater access.

“I live with panic and dread every day,” Riley said. “The damage to my relationship with my daughter has been profound—and I warned that delays in action could cause irreversible harm.”

Personal Toll & Call to Action

“This has impacted me mentally, physically, and emotionally,” Riley shared. “The lack of understanding and action by state and local authorities, school administrators, and the legal system has left me exhausted. But I won’t stop fighting—for myself, for my daughter, and for others in similar situations.”

Riley is calling on Maryland lawmakers, law enforcement, and legal professionals to prioritize digital harassment cases and enforce existing laws with greater consistency and urgency.

“Maryland’s laws may be on the books, but without enforcement, they’re meaningless. Victims shouldn’t have to build their own investigations while being dismissed by the very systems meant to protect them. Every day of inaction enables abuse to continue. It’s time for real accountability.”

Media Inquiries & Contact
For more information or to request an interview, please contact:
Shannon Riley
[email protected]
443-601-6680 (phone) | 667-494-9908 (cell)

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