OITNB Star Arrested For Criminal Threats

Taryn Manning, otherwise known as fanatical religious inmate Tiffany “Pennsatucky” Doggett on Orange Is The New Black, has been arrested for making criminal threats against a former close friend, according to gossip site TMZ. The 35-year old actress had previously taken out a restraining order against Jeanine Heller, after accusing her of sending threatening messages and harassing her online. Following a court order, the judge ordered a mutual domestic restraining order, banning the actress and former friend from contacting each other. Taryn plays religious inmate Pennsatucky in the Netflix show According to TMZ, Taryn violated the restraining order by threatening to kill Jeanine over text messages and social media. As Taryn did not appear in court, the judge cited her for contempt of court. She has now been arrested by police. Manning previously spoke out against Heller for cyber stalking her, and accused her of making threats against her dog Penguin. Heller was arrested, with Manning’s lawyer telling E! News: “The arrest followed an investigation by members of the New York County District Attorney’s Office after it was reported that Ms. Heller had engaged in a course of conduct intended to cause reasonable fear of material harm to the physical health, safety and welfare of Taryn Manning.” Following the arrest, the District Attorney received an Order of Protection which prohibits Heller from contacting the actress or her family in person or by electronic medium. The order of protection, or restraining order, also bars Heller from coming into contact with the actress’ dog, Penguin. Heller has not commented directly about the case, but did post to her Twitter page: ‘Don’t believe the lies. #truth will come to light’ She has since deleted the tweet. Both Manning and Heller have taken a mutual domestic restraining order out against one another.