John-Paul Miller's federal trial has been pushed from October 2026 to the January 2027 court term, extending the wait for a case that has drawn renewed attention since Netflix released Death of the Pastor's Wife. The former Myrtle Beach pastor faces charges of cyberstalking his estranged wife, Mica Miller, before her death and making false statements to federal investigators. He has pleaded not guilty.
According to ChurchLeaders, this is the sixth continuance in the case. Miller's attorneys asked for more time to prepare, saying they were still arranging witness interviews and seeking documents. Federal prosecutors agreed to the request, and the court granted it. The new January 2027 setting is a trial term; it does not mean a jury has already been selected or a verdict is near.
The charges stem from a federal indictment returned in December 2025. Prosecutors allege that Miller repeatedly contacted Mica against her wishes, had her vehicle tracked, damaged its tires, interfered with her finances and posted an intimate photograph of her online without her consent. They also accuse him of lying to investigators. Those claims remain allegations to be tested in court.
Mica died in April 2024, and officials ruled her death a suicide. Her family and friends have continued to raise concerns about the treatment they say she experienced before her death. The Netflix docuseries has brought her story to a wider audience, but Miller's pending federal trial concerns the specific offenses charged in the indictment. He has not been charged in connection with causing her death.
The repeated delays leave two realities in view. Miller's lawyers say they need time to prepare a defense, while those following Mica's case must wait longer to hear the evidence examined at trial. Miller is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. For now, the next development is expected during the January 2027 federal court term.
