A Massachusetts woman, who terrorized the Oscar-winning actor in what prosecutors called a 'persistent and malevolent' cyberstalking campaign, was sentenced to more than four years in prison.
- September 19, 2014
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Kevin Spacey's stalker named Linda Louise Culkin has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. Judge in U.S. District Court in Boston ordered Linda to pay Kevin $124,000 in compensation for bodyguards whom he hired during the two years she threatened him.
The "House of Cards" star didn't attend the sentencing. He said in a victim impact statement, "It is difficult to measure the degree of terror this situation has caused." Kevin cited the Massachusetts woman's "relentless pursuit" via mail, bomb threats and social media.
Linda told the judge, "I have some mental health issues. I was overzealous. I cop to that. I fully apologize to him. I didn't mean it to be so harsh."
Linda pleaded guilty to charges including mailing threatening communications and sending false information regarding explosives last November. She has been arrested since January 2012 and has around 18 months left to serve.
