Claire Foy’s stalker ordered to stay away from her for five years | Ents & Arts News
Stalker Claire Foy has been ordered to stay away from her for five years, following Friday’s trial.
Jason Penrose, 39, initially emailed the actress’ agent, claiming to be the film’s director and producer, and said he wanted her to appear in his next film.
From November 2 to mid-December, he sent more than 1,000 emails, contacted Foy’s sister, and knocked on Foy’s door.
Emails were also sent to Foy’s journalist, Emma Jackson.
Foy, 38, who plays the young Queen Elizabeth on Netflix’s The Crown series, found the experience “incredibly scary,” police said during a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London.
Ella Crine went to court on behalf of the Metropolitan Police and applied for a protective order against Penrose, saying his actions had “affected (Foy’s) life”.
A temporary protective order for tracking was issued in February, but Penrose violated that by sending a letter and parcel soon after.
District Judge Michael Oliver said: “I am pleased (full watchdog protection order) was needed, this behavior was sustained and repeated due to Mr. Penrose’s delusional beliefs about Ms. Foy.”
He said the order was “necessary” for Ms Foy, who was “entitled to protection from further stalking”.
Penrose, who was in court with NHS staff, said his address was Highgate Mental Health Centre, but the court held that he was “supposed to be able to be released”.
Under this order, Penrose will be barred from having direct or indirect contact with Foy or her agent, Emma Jackson, and from traveling to where they work or live.
The order also includes an exclusion zone that includes all but five boroughs in London’s Camden borough.
He must also notify police of any devices that can access the internet, social media accounts and phones, giving police “reasonable access” to them.
Any violation of the order can be prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Penrose’s attorney requested the order for just two years, saying, “I see no useful basis for the five-year term.”