An attorney representing convicted Maryland squatter Tamieka Goode paused an on-camera interview and asked for filming to stop when questioned about how his client allegedly entered a multimillion-dollar property.

During an interview with Spotlight on Maryland reporter Gary Collins, defense attorney Alex J. Webster was asked how Goode was able to access a $2.3 million mansion in Bethesda. “How would your client get inside a $2 million property?” Collins asked.

“Cut, I don’t know if I can answer that, allegedly,” Webster responded, requesting that the question be repeated.

After the question was restated, Webster claimed Goode had researched the property and believed she could occupy it due to a title issue, asserting she acted under what he described as squatters’ rights. Maryland, however, does not recognize traditional squatters’ rights in the same manner as some other states.

Goode and another individual, Corey Pollard, were charged in July with trespassing and fourth-degree burglary after allegedly occupying the bank-owned property. The home had been foreclosed on and is listed as owned by Citigroup Mortgage.

Judge John C. Moffett found Goode guilty on all charges and sentenced her to 90 days in jail. She was released after serving 12 days.

Within hours of her release, neighbors alleged that Goode returned to the property. Video circulated locally appeared to show a woman resembling Goode on the premises wearing clothing similar to what she had worn outside the courthouse prior to her conviction.

Webster confirmed to reporters that more than one person is currently residing at the home but declined to specify how many occupants remain.

The case has drawn local attention amid broader debates over property rights enforcement and how quickly individuals accused of illegal occupation are processed through the court system.