Joyce Mitchell, the woman believed to have helped two convicted murderers escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges.
Mitchell has been ordered held on $100,000 bail or $200,000 bond for the most serious of the charges. She's expected back in court Monday.
The 51-year-old was arraigned Friday night on first degree promoting prison contraband and fourth degree criminal facilitation.
New York State Police said in a statement Friday that Mitchell provided material assistance to Richard Matt, 48, and David Sweat, 34 — helping facilitate what has become one of the longest prison breakouts on record.
Business Insider's Pamela Engel earlier reported that the 51-year-old Mitchell told investigators she smuggled contraband into the prison that was allegedly used to help Matt and Sweat complete an elaborate escape.
The breakout apparently took the two inmates through the innermost parts of Clinton Correctional Facility and led them to freedom nearly one week ago.
Mitchell also reportedly planned to drive the men away from the prison after they broke out, but ultimately changed her mind.
The search for Matt and Sweat continued Friday, with investigators focusing their search on a rural area not far from the prison in upstate New York.
Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said in a press conference Friday afternoon that Mitchell could face up to 7 years in prison on at least one of the two felony charges, if she's convicted.
Later, New York State Police Maj. Charles E. Guess stepped in to remind reporters the search for Matt and Sweat will continue unabated. Guess then addressed the escaped inmates directly, looking toward the camera and saying "We're coming for you. We won't stop until you're caught."
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