A Santa Monica man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to doxing and harassing a lawyer who works for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Gregory Curcio, 68, is charged in Los Angeles federal court with violating a law designed for the protection of individuals performing certain official duties.

A trial date of Dec. 1 was scheduled Tuesday at his arraignment.

Prosecutors contend that in February, Curcio created a Facebook post in which he identified the attorney as an ICE agent, posted her home address, and directed others to “swat” her. He also allegedly posted the lawyer’s private information on a second social media account he controlled, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

Swatting is a form of harassment that often involves placing a false emergency call to law enforcement or

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