Crib dispute removed from criminal court

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WEST NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A court dropped a larceny charge Tuesday against a Massachusetts judge who was accused of selling a crib on Craigslist with a part missing.

A dissatisfied customer filed the charge against Administrative Judge Cheryl Jacques, who had advertised a Pack N' Play crib for $75, the Boston Herald reported. Mother-to-be Tracey Christopher of Sudbury said the crib did not have a vibrator that is supposed to calm babies when necessary.

Judge Dyanne Klein in West Newton District Court granted a request by Middlesex County District Attorney Gerald Leone Jr. that the case be dismissed.

"I know that Judge Jacques is gratified that this is behind her," Jacques' lawyer, Leonard Kessen, said. "The Pack 'N Play case as a criminal matter is over. It never should have been in criminal courts to begin with. It's too ridiculous for words."

Kessen brought a replacement vibrator to court and told reporters it cost $12.99. He said he would mail it to Christopher since she did not show up for the hearing.

"Now, when she has her baby, the baby will be able to vibrate appropriately," he said.