Here’s an interesting piece from The Celebrity Cafe. Apparently, Miley Cyrus’s alleged stalker Mark McLeod has avoided a conviction from a grand jury due to insufficient evidence. McLeod was originally arrested back in August while Miley was filming the Disney feature “The Last Song.” His charges? Threatening the young pop star, criminal attempt to commit stalking, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

According to Celebrity Cafe:

McLeod’s strange behavior included following Cyrus to her Georgia film set, telling officers the star communicates with him through his television, obtaining a paid position on her online fan-site, saving up for the purchase of a diamond ring and calling Cyrus his fiancée.

So in other words, this is one *creepy* Mousketeer. But is it a crime to be creepy? That’s exactly the question that McLeod’s lawyer is asking. James Byrne, who represents MeLeod, has denied any wrongdoing. According to Byrne, “the grand jury showed some common sense. He didn’t stalk anyone, he didn’t threaten anyone. He acted strangely, and that’s why he’s in jail.”

Translation: “I grant you my client is creepy, but he’s no criminal.” Perhaps Byrne has a point. I mean, if it were a crime to falsely claim you were engaged to a celebrity, Drew Barrymore would have had me arrested years ago…but I digress. Acting strangely is one thing, but when you honestly begin to believe that people are communicating with you through your television, it’s probably time to go and have a nice vacation at the laughing academy.

The DA’s office is now seeking misdemeanor charges.

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