Dawn Light, a 56‑year‑old nurse in Plymouth, was arrested after taking photographs of jury members exiting a courthouse during the livestreamed trial of Lindsay Clancy.
The charges, filed by Massachusetts prosecutors, allege aggravated intimidation of a juror. Light has pleaded not guilty and insists that her presence in a restricted area was a misunderstanding; her lawyer, Jennifer White, told the court that Light had only wanted to take a photo of Ms. Clancy.
Security footage and deleted photos on Light’s phone were cited by officials as evidence that the jurors were photographed. Light had been placed under a restriction order preventing her from approaching the courthouse grounds or anyone connected with the case, and she may not store or share such photos through iCloud or other services.
Chancellor William Sullivan, overseeing Clancy’s trial, had already issued an order that barred the filming or photographing of jurors.
The jury for Clancy’s case has been deliberating since Thursday, while the courtroom has been wrapped in tight security due to the trial’s national and international scrutiny.
The bail amount requested by the prosecution was set at $50,000 (about £37,000) but was denied by the judge.
While the trial continues, the case underscores the delicate balance between public curiosity and the sanctity of the judicial process, with Light’s actions prompting a reevaluation of courthouse access protocols.
