Alec Baldwin's stalker released from jail

The woman convicted of stalking US actor Alec Baldwin has been released from prison after serving less than six months at the Rikers Island jail complex.

A French-Canadian woman convicted of stalking Alec Baldwin has been freed from prison after serving less than six months of a seven-month sentence.

Genevieve Sabourin was released from Rikers Island jail complex in New York on Friday.

Her lawyer, Todd Spodek, said: "Ms Sabourin is ready to move on with her life and put this all behind her."

She had been ordered to spend 180 days behind bars in November after she was found guilty on five counts of harassment and stalking. The charges were filed after she bombarded Baldwin with emails and voicemails and made unwelcome visits to the actors homes.

She was sentenced to another 30 days in detention for contempt of court for outbursts and interruptions she made during her trial.

Sabourin's sentence also requires her to stay away from Baldwin and his family following her prison release.


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