Rachel Lee is the second member of the so-called “Bling Ring” to
Rachel Lee is the second member of the so-called “Bling Ring” to be sentenced for their roles in a rash of break-ins at celebrities’ homes that netted more than $3 million in high-end goods.
The group targeted the homes of stars such as Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and others before members of the ring were arrested in late 2009.
Lee, 21, was arrested in January 2010 and later pleaded no contest to the February 2009 burglary at the Hollywood Hills home of Patridge, who starred in MTV’s “The Hills.”
More than $25,000 in designer luggage, jewelry, clothing and shoes were taken from Patridge’s home, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. A hearing will be held at a later date to determine how much Lee has to re-pay.
Superior Court Judge Larry Fidler dismissed a conspiracy to commit burglary charge and two counts of receiving stolen property that had been filed against Lee. The judge had previously dismissed a charge against Lee related to the Lohan burglary.
Four other alleged members of the crew, including accused ringleader Nicholas Prugo, are awaiting trial.
Patridge testified before a grand jury about returning to her home on Oscar night 2009 and finding it had been looted.
The starlet never appeared in court on Lee’s case.
Source AP