Judge rules woman in the Slender Man case to stay in mental health facility [Video]

WAUKESHA, Wis. — A judge ruled the woman accused of nearly killing her friend 10 years ago to appease the fictional character Slender Man will not be released back into the community. The judge said Morgan Geyser will remain in a mental health institution and continue to get treatment. This comes as the second day of a hearing to see if Geyser could get a conditional release, wrapped up.

During the trial Geyser, 21, sat quietly in court. Though still in shackles, during Thursday’s hearing the judge ordered that she not be dressed in the orange jumpsuit for jail inmates, but instead civilian clothes, as he decides whether it is safe to return her to the community. Something the defense says Morgan is ready for.

“I don’t see danger to the community,” said Kenneth Robbins, …