Catherine Donkers - Celebrity Breast Feeder

The story of Catherine Donkers has been quite eventful since last June when she was arrested for driving while breast feeding. (See here for history of the case.) Her conviction of three misdemeanors in September is now followed by her sentencing today in the Portage County Courthouse. Catherine Donkers was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended, and a $500 fine. Her 90 day sentence will be served under house arrest, monitored by electronic device.

(Update: 12/05/03, Noon) Today's Cleveland Plain Dealer provides additional details of the sentencing of Donkers. Of note is that the sentence won't take effect until the appeal filed by Donkers is resolved. She appealed the case based on her contention that she had inadequate legal representation. This is curious since she represented herself after firing her lawyer.