Terri Seymour's Attacker Cops to Battery

Woman who attempted to choke Simon Cowell's ex at American Idol finale sentenced to 36 months' probation, anger management

The woman who attempted to choke out Terri Seymour last month appeared in court this morning to face a judge who, lucky for her, seems to have nothing on Simon Cowell.

Janice Thibodeaux, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of battery in Los Angeles Superior Court this morning. The additional count of misdemeanor assault she originally faced for the May 19 incident was dropped as part of her plea.

Thibodeaux was put on three years' probation, and ordered to complete an anger-management program and undergo a psychological evaluation. She must return to the courthouse July 16 to provide the findings of her evaluation and show proof of enrollment in the anger-management class.

The judge also ordered Thibodeaux to adhere to the terms of the restraining order the Extra correspondent obtained last month.