Jessica Leslie, 34, pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for leaking grand jury information while serving as a juror. Prosecutors indicated that she disclosed confidential details including witnesses’ identities and testimonies during specific dates. Based on a social media post revealing sealed details, an FBI investigation ensued. Leslie's plea deal proposes a one-day sentence, potentially avoiding prison time if approved. Allegations linked to the grand jury relate to bribes taken by Massachusetts State Police for commercial driving test scores.
Jessica Leslie, 34, pleaded guilty to leaking information from the federal grand jury she served on, violating the secrecy of the proceedings and the laws of contempt.
The U.S. Attorney's Office reported that Leslie's plea deal includes a recommended sentence of one day, deemed served, avoiding prison time pending judicial approval.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anne Paruti revealed that the FBI began investigating Leslie after a woman shared sealed details on social media about a federal indictment still under seal.
The sealed indictment related to allegations of Massachusetts State Police troopers accepting bribes for passing commercial driving test scores.
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