Posted on 02/09/2006 1:14:40 PM PST by x5452
Celebrity maid offered jail deal
A housekeeper accused of stealing from celebrities including Robert De Niro has been offered a plea deal of between one and three years jail time. The deal would mean no extra charges would be filed against Lucyna Turyk-Wawrynowicz, 35.
She is alleged to have stolen jewellery belonging to De Niro's wife, Grace Hightower, and actress Candice Bergen.
Polish-born Ms Turyk-Wawrynowicz is also accused of stealing the identity of an 13-year-old girl.
'Harsh treatment'
Police allege they discovered a $96,000 (£53,205) necklace at her home which belonged to Ms Hightower.
The judge in the case, which is being heard in New York, said the prosecution was considering adding further charges but would not do so if the deal was accepted.
Her lawyer, Mark T Zawisny, is considering whether she should accept the plea deal.
Mr Zawisny said his client was struggling in jail where she is being held on bail and believes she would not be treated as harshly if celebrities had not been involved in the case.
The case will return to court on 31 January.
:) In your wet dreams my princess.
Are you guys for real?
No, he's a young American, an Orthodox, married to a Russian wife.
At least he said so.
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