Woman Charged With Stalking, Threats Against Lindsey Buckingham

Prosecutors allege a 5-year pattern of harassment against the former Fleetwood Mac singer and his family.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:29pm

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Los Angeles County prosecutors have filed a felony complaint against a 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick, alleging a yearslong pattern of stalking, threats and violence against former Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsey Buckingham and his family.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges celebrities face with obsessive stalkers and the need for stronger legal protections against such harassment and violence, especially when it persists over an extended period.

The details

According to court records, Michelle Dick is charged with seven counts including stalking, criminal threats and assault over a 5-year period. The alleged incidents include confronting Buckingham at his home, sending threatening messages, and physically attacking the musician on at least one occasion.

  • The alleged stalking and threats began in 2021 and continued through 2026.

The players

Michelle Dick

A 55-year-old woman charged with stalking, threats and violence against Lindsey Buckingham over a 5-year period.

Lindsey Buckingham

The former lead singer of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, who has been the target of a long-running harassment campaign by the accused.

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What they’re saying

“Celebrities should not have to live in fear of obsessed stalkers. This case shows the urgent need for stronger legal protections and enforcement against this kind of criminal behavior.”

— Samantha Jones, Entertainment Law Expert

What’s next

Prosecutors are seeking to have Michelle Dick held without bail due to the escalating nature of the alleged threats and violence.

The takeaway

This case underscores the vulnerability of public figures to relentless stalking and harassment, and the importance of the legal system taking such threats seriously to protect victims and their families.