Intern in public defender's office fired after evidence leak in Joe Clyde Daniels case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For now, no one will be held in contempt of court following an evidence leak in the Joe Clyde Daniels case.

Judge David Wolfe issued a gag order several weeks ago. No judge likes to have his order ignored — especially in such a high-profile case.

In a hearing Monday afternoon, attorneys revealed that the leak came from a paid intern in the public defender's office. That intern has since been fired.

In recent weeks, someone with access to the discovery file posted evidence from the criminal case online, making it public – in blatant violation of the gag order.

What type of evidence? Video clips. One video shows Joe Clyde and his father participating in a sleep study – making the case that the boy rarely slept through the night and that he may have wandered off the night he disappeared.

Another video clip showed authorities questioning someone in connection with the case.

Legal experts tell me most of what's been leaked seems to be a benefit to the defense. The judge just wants to make sure everyone involved gets a fair shake come trial — which happens early next year.

Joseph Daniels is charged with homicide in connection with the disappearance of his 5-year-old son, Joe Clyde. The mother, Krystal, was charged with child neglect.

Joe Clyde went missing more than two years ago and his body has never been found.