Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday related to a burglary case against his former paramour, OnlyFans model Adva Lavie. Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint. He entered a plea of not guilty Friday morning during a brief court appearance in Van Nuys. David Chesnoff, who was part of the legal team that defended Robert Durst during his Los Angeles murder trial, appeared on Cloobeck’s behalf. The post Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend’s case appeared first on Los Angeles Times.