John Cusack's stalker ordered to stay away for 10 years

13-10-2008 12:01

Actor John Cusack's alleged stalker has accepted a plea deal in court to stay out of prison.Emily Leatherman initially dismissed the deal in court earlier this week, but pleaded no contest to a felony count of stalking on Friday.She was placed on probation for five years and will undergo mandatory psychiatric counselling. A Los Angeles judge also ordered her to stay away from Cusack, his home, and business for the next decade.Leatherman was arrested outside Cusack's home in March.In 2006, Cusack was granted a temporary restraining order, stipulating Leatherman must stay at least 500 feet away from him, his home, his work, his car and offices or companies where he does business.In a statement read in court by the absent Cusack's lawyer, the actor revealed he had never met his alleged stalker and now hoped she received the help she needs.