Eric Spofford, the founder of Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire, has been arrested and indicted for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to intimidate and harass journalists from NHPR. Various charges against him include stalking and vandalism directed at the homes of these journalists. The federal indictment highlights his role as a ringleader in a scheme aimed at silencing media voices critical of his business operations. Spofford was apprehended at a New Hampshire airport as the investigation continues, raising significant concerns about press freedom and the protection of journalists.