From Newsday - April 8, 2003
A Lifting Moment
Judge says Ryder can film, even outside U.S.
A judge commended Winona Ryder yesterday for completing 480
hours of community service at a hospital as part of her sentence on a shoplifting
conviction.
Superior Court Judge Elden Fox told the actress during a brief court "appearance",
in Beverly Hills, Calif., that she can return to her career and that he wouldn't
object to her filming outside California, or even outside the United States.
"I want you to continue what you have been doing," said Fox, noting
that he'd received positive reports on her progress. He also told her to continue
therapy and to return to court Oct. 10 for a progress report.
Ryder, 31, didn't speak during the hearing other than to acknowledge the date
of her return to court.
The actress, who was arrested Dec. 12, 2001, during a shopping trip to a Beverly
Hills store, is on three years’ probation for felony grand theft and vandalism.
- AP