Daybreak Gentle, 56, pleaded not responsible to aggravated intimidation of a juror Wednesday morning.
Police alleged Gentle tried to {photograph} jurors from her car within the courthouse parking zone on Tuesday afternoon.
When officers spoke with Gentle, she allegedly informed them she was ready for Lindsay Clancy, police stated.
After Gentle consented to a search of her cellphone, state troopers discovered video of jurors exiting courtroom, in response to the prosecutor.
Prosecutors requested for $50,000 bail and an order to steer clear of the courthouse and from potential jurors and witnesses concerned within the Clancy case. Prosecutors additionally requested that Gentle be prevented from disseminating any pictures or movies saved on her cellphone.
“It is very clear this can be a scenario that could be very severe for the commonwealth,” the prosecutor informed the decide on Wednesday. “The sanctity of the judicial system is in danger due to her actions.”
Gentle, a retired nurse, has no prior felony file. A protection lawyer stated Gentle is on a hard and fast revenue with no means to pay a excessive bail.
“This can be a full misunderstanding,” the protection lawyer stated. “She has the utmost respect for the judicial system.”
The decide declined to impose a money bail however ordered her to steer clear of jurors and witnesses related to the Clancy trial. The decide additionally ordered Gentle to not disseminate any pictures or movies saved on her cellphone.
Gentle was launched on her personal recognizance and might be again in courtroom Oct. 15 for a preliminary listening to.
