New York v. Burgoyne [1] SummaryThreat Type: Criminal ChargeDate: 01/01/2009Status: ConcludedDisposition: ConvictedSubpoena EnforcedLocation: New York Verdict or Settlement Amount: N/ALegal Claims: Other Cindy Burgoyne pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after posting confidential information about grand jury proceedings on discussion forum on the Times Herald-Record's website, using the pseudonym "Nancy Drew." Burgoyne had served on the grand jury investigating the death of a suspect... read full description PartiesParty Receiving Legal Threat: Cindy BurgoyneType of Party: GovernmentType of Party: IndividualLocation of Party: New YorkLocation of Party: New YorkLegal Counsel: Julie Mohl - Orange County District Attorney's Office Description Cindy Burgoyne pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after posting confidential information about grand jury proceedings on discussion forum on the Times Herald-Record [2]'s website, using the pseudonym "Nancy Drew." Burgoyne had served on the grand jury investigating the death of a suspect in police custody. Her July 2008 posting on the newspaper's website came months after her service ended, according to the Times Herald-Record [3]. The Orange County District Attorney's office subpoenaed the Times Herald-Record [2] to obtain information about Burgoyne's identity. After pleading guilty, she paid a small fine. Related Links: Times Herald-Record: Woman Admits Posting Grand Jury Info Online [3] DetailsWeb Site(s) Involved: Times Herald-Record [2] Content Type: TextPublication Medium: ForumSubject Area: AnonymitySubpoenas Court Information & DocumentsJurisdiction: New YorkSource of Law: New YorkCourt Name: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Orange CountyCourt Type: State CMLP Information (Private)Priority: 1-High