Courtney Clenney, a former OnlyFans model known online as “Courtney Tailor,” faces charges of second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, in their upscale Florida condo in 2022. On Tuesday, Clenney was absent from a court hearing as her legal team criticized the prosecution for delaying the trial, which has kept her in custody since her August 2022 arrest.
Defense Claims Prosecution Causing Delays in Trial
Clenney’s lawyer, Sabrina Puglisi, pointed to the state as the primary reason for trial delays. “I just want to make it clear that this delay has been because of the state,” Puglisi emphasized, adding, “My client has been in custody since January.” Puglisi also mentioned that they have pending motions to file regarding Clenney’s prolonged custody.
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In response, Assistant State Attorney Khalil H. Quinan claimed the state has made efforts to cooperate, saying, “We’ve reached out to the defense on numerous occasions to schedule depositions with their listed experts and witnesses. However, they have refused until the court rules.”
Key Hearing Addresses Evidence Handling
Tuesday’s hearing also focused on specific evidence, including a laptop belonging to Obumseli, which prosecutors alleged Clenney and her parents, Kim and Deborah Clenney, illegally accessed following his death. However, these charges were dismissed in July, and Clenney’s defense team argued that her parents were authorized to use the shared device.
The defense requested the laptop’s return, arguing that the possession of the laptop is unrelated to the current proceedings. They also noted that additional time may be needed to file further motions regarding the device.
Next Steps in Court Proceedings
The defense continues to press for a more timely trial process, with Clenney’s legal team arguing for more efficient scheduling of court dates and hearings. Clenney’s father, Kim Clenney, attended Tuesday’s hearing via Zoom, providing support for his daughter as the legal battle unfolds.
The court is expected to set further dates and address pending motions in upcoming sessions.
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