All posts containing the tag: "RestrainingOrder"
Posted Nov 6th 2009 2:52PM by TMZ Staff
Joe Jackson is accused of running a campaign of terror against a former associate who is trying to prove Michael Jackson had an illegitimate son.
TMZ has obtained a request for a restraining order filed last week against Joe and his son Randy Jackson in San Francisco County Superior Court.
In the docs, a man named Ronnie Newt claims he was threatened by Joe's henchmen after he approached Joe with information that he believed proved Michael is the father of a 12-year-old boy named Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson. In the past, Newt told TMZ that Joe denied the kid was Michael's.
According to the documents, Newt claims "I was told to stay out of the M.J. love child story. That some one could get kill [sic] for that kind of money."
Newt also warns that if he turns up dead in the near future, authorities should suspect foul play. He's demanding the Jackson's and their associates stay 50 yards away from him at all times.
UPDATE: TMZ spoke with Joe, who tells us the death threat allegations are completely bogus and added, "I haven't even seen this guy since the '80s."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: filed, joe jackson, JoeJackson, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, randy jackson, RandyJackson, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, ronnie newt, RonnieNewt, san francisco, SanFrancisco, van money bank, VanMoneyBank
Posted Nov 4th 2009 7:57PM by TMZ Staff
One of Verne Troyer's ex girlfriends claims the man who made Mini-Me famous is a threat to her life ... and she fears someone in Verne's posse could do her in with a gun.
Yvette Monet filed a restraining order -- obtained by TMZ -- claiming Verne continues to email and phone her with "awful messages," calling her a hooker and other names.
Monet says Verne told her his friend Bart "is carrying guns and will do anything he says." She goes on -- "His friend Jose is a cop and has guns as well. I'm afraid for my life."
The judge granted a temporary restraining order.
UPDATE: Vern's lawyer, Ed McPherson, tells TMZ his client is "shocked and appalled" at what he calls the "false and frivolous accusations." McPherson can't believe a judge issued the restraining order without giving Vern notice and with no proof of Monet's allegations.
McPherson says Vern can't wait to fight this one out in court.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Verne Troyer, Exclusives
Tags: guns, mini-me, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, temporary restraining order, TemporaryRestrainingOrder, vern troyer, VernTroyer
Posted Nov 2nd 2009 12:44PM by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan is not trying to get a restraining order against her dad ... but we've learned mama Dina is angling to do just that.
Our sources say Dina Lohan has been contacting Lindsay's lawyer, the effervescent Shawn Chapman Holley, ever since LiLo's last court appearance last month.
We're told Dina has asked S.C.H. to go to court on Lindsay's behalf and get an order keeping dad away from daughter. We're told Chapman Holley made it clear ... Lindsay is an adult and can apply for a restraining order if she wants, but Dina has no business in Lindsay's business.
Shawn Chapman Holley told TMZ Lindsay has not -- repeat NOT -- asked her to get a restraining order.
It's pretty clear -- Lindsay can't stand her dad ... at least for now. But she's not taking it to court.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan, Exclusives
Tags: dina lohan, DinaLohan, lindsay lohan, LindsayLohan, michael lohan, MichaelLohan, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, shawn chapman holley, ShawnChapmanHolley, tweet, twitter
Posted Oct 31st 2009 6:33AM by TMZ Staff
The L.A. Dodgers divorce case between Frank and Jamie McCourt has a new plot twist. Seems Jamie's new BF had a "relationship" problem in the 90's -- as in, his pregnant wife claimed he got physical with her.
TMZ obtained a restraining order issued against Jeff Fuller, Jamie's new guy. Jeff's wife at the time -- Michele Christine Fuller -- claimed in May 1995, when she was seven months pregnant, she called 911 after Jeff pushed her into a wall and knocked her down.
Fuller also says in December of that same year, after the baby was born, Jeff -- with whom she had already separated -- came to her home and started banging on her window, trying to force his way into the house.
She wrote in her declaration: "I am very afraid. He is becoming more and more violent, and I believe he will start to act on some of his threats."
The judge issued the restraining order on December 20, 1995.
TMZ has obtained a letter Michele sent to Jeff today saying she doubts the legal papers -- which we obtained from microfiche at the courthouse -- are authentic: "I do not think they are authentic or at least they may have been altered."
She adds it was a difficult time in her life and she said and did "things that I later regretted." Michele does not believe she said what was in her declaration.
Michele adds, "[He] was not violent towards me and in fact, I can't imagine [him] being violent towards any woman."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: abuse, divorce, dodgers, frank mccourt, FrankMccourt, jamie mccourt, JamieMccourt, jeff fuller, JeffFuller, la, los angeles, LosAngeles, michelle christine fuller, MichelleChristineFuller, restraining order, RestrainingOrder
Posted Oct 30th 2009 6:52PM by TMZ Staff
Ryan Seacrest's lawyers aren't taking any chances -- they just got a temporary restraining order against the alleged stalker who was arrested at the E! building today.
Under the terms of the restraining order, filed by Ryan's lawyer Blair Berk, Chidi Uzomah is ordered to stay 100 yards away from Ryan. Uzomah must stay clear of Ryan's home, job, vehicle. He can have no contact -- either direct or indirect -- with Seacrest.
We're told Seacrest's people fear Uzomah is a real danger. We're hearing Ryan's lawyers moved quickly so LAPD Threat Management detectives could serve Uzomah with the TRO while he's still being interrogated at the jail. As we first reported, Uzomah is being held on felony stalking.
Chidi was convicted of three misdemeanors last month after attacking Ryan's bodyguard at a hospital in Orange County. He had a knife in his pocket. Uzomah pled guilty to three misdemeanors and was placed on probation. One term of probation -- stay away from Ryan. The D.A. is now considering whether to ask the judge to violate Uzomah's probation.
Uzomah was taken into custody earlier today ... moments after showing up to the E! building in Los Angeles with a knife. He also showed up at a radio station in Burbank earlier this month, looking for Ryan.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Ryan Seacrest, Exclusives
Tags: arrest, chidi uzomah, ChidiUzomah, court, custody, E, filed, knife, lawyers, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, Ryan Seacrest, RyanSeacrest, threat
Posted Oct 30th 2009 6:28PM by TMZ Staff
Nicole Richie just won a temporary restraining order against two paparazzi who slammed into her car earlier this month.
A lawyer in Mark Geragos' firm, Tamar Arminak (inset), was in court this afternoon and convinced the judge the photogs -- Ivon Miguel and Bam Bam -- are a danger to Nicole.
They were ordered to stay 100 yards away from Nicole and have no contact -- either direct or indirect -- with her, her kids or her staff. Joel Madden is not covered by the restraining order.
In her declaration, Nicole says the harassment occurs "on a daily basis." She claims the paps have been "stalking our home, as we try to go about living our lives."
There's a hearing next month to make the restraining order permanent.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Nicole Richie, Exclusives
Tags: nicole richie, NicoleRichie, paparazzo, restraining order, RestrainingOrder
Posted Oct 30th 2009 5:24PM by TMZ Staff
Nicole Richie's lawyer has just gone to court seeking a restraining order against the paparazzo who struck her car earlier this month.
The pap -- who ironically goes by Bam Bam -- was arrested after the crash.
As we first reported, famed P.I. Scott Ross paid a visit to Nicole's house after the crash, along with a lawyer from Mark Geragos' law firm.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Nicole Richie, Exclusives
Tags: bam bam, BamBam, mark geragos, MarkGeragos, nicole richie, NicoleRichie, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, scott ross, ScottRoss
Posted Oct 27th 2009 1:00AM by TMZ Staff
Sad but true ... the woman accused of stalking Justin Timberlake has already been banned from getting anywhere close to the boys from Metallica -- the rockers got a restraining order against her back in March.
The docs were filed in L.A. County Superior Court by drummer Lars Ulrich, who requested Karen Jane McNeil stay at least 150 yards away from all of the members of the band, their families and the people who run the Metallica fan club.
Timberlake was granted a restraining order against McNeil last week after claiming she had been coming to his home, entering through the gate and refusing to leave.
Axl Rose also had issues with McNeil beginning in 1995 -- she was eventually sentenced to a year in prison for violating a court order to stay away from the G 'N' R frontman.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Tags: axl rose, AxlRose, james hetfield, JamesHetfield, justin timberlake, JustinTimberlake, karen jane mcneil, KarenJaneMcneil, lars ulrich, LarsUlrich, metallica, restraining order, RestrainingOrder
Posted Oct 23rd 2009 5:10PM by TMZ Staff
The woman accused of "stalking" Justin Timberlake has a Guns N' Roses connection -- a judge had already banned her from getting near Axl Rose.
Karen McNeil, who Justin calls an "obsessed mentally unstable celebrity stalker," was already sentenced to a year in prison after repeatedly disobeying a court order banning her from coming within 300 yards of Axl's property.
At the time, she told officials she was the Guns N' Roses frontman's wife and communicated with him telepathically.
The pestering didn't stop with jail though -- McNeil reportedly continued to send Axl letters from behind bars.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Justin Timberlake
Tags: axl rose, AxlRose, guns n roses, GunsNRoses, justin timberlake, JustinTimberlake, karen mcneil, KarenMcneil, restraining order, RestrainingOrder
Posted Oct 23rd 2009 12:45AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Brooke Hundley filed for a restraining order against married ESPN analyst Steve Phillips ... just ONE DAY after she dropped a letter off at his house which basically said they were meant to be together.
In the document -- filed on August 20 in Connecticut -- Brooke claims while at a hotel back in July, Steve "bought me a strong drink and then cornered me ... trying to persuade me to come to his hotel suite to spend the night."
Brooke claims Steve called her hotel room until she agreed to see him, then "after the night he continued to text me on a regular basis with inappropriate things." Brooke says she "tried to get him to stop" but again agreed to meet up with him "a few times after work in the parking lot."
That line is extra interesting, because in the note Brooke left for Steve's wife the day before, she wrote, "I'm not just some random girl he had sex with in parking lots."
Brooke also claims Steve tried to ruin her career after word got out that they were sleeping together -- calling her a "slut" and saying he would get her fired if she spilled the beans to his wife.
Hundley withdrew the complaint September 15 -- that same day, she posted this on her Facebook page: "I've seen evil and he wears khaki pants and bright blue polos. Out of court, and back to basketball."
Filed under: Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: brooke hundley, BrookeHundley, ESPN, marni phillips, MarniPhillips, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, steve phillips, steven phillips, StevenPhillips, StevePhillips, TRO
Posted Oct 17th 2009 6:05AM by TMZ Staff
A judge refused to hit Andrew Keegan with a permanent restraining order this week over allegations he abused his ex-girlfriend ... and for some reason, his ex-girlfriend isn't all that surprised.
Kristi Parrales gave TMZ the following statement:
"I'm fine. I guess deep down inside, I knew I had a slim chance in winning, considering I didn't hire an expensive lawyer to bail me out. In fact, I went alone as a strong woman who was standing up to someone who hurt her."
Regardless of the outcome, Kristi tells us she's happy it's all over.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Tags: andrew keegan, AndrewKeegan, kristi parrales, KristiParrales, restraining order, RestrainingOrder
Posted Oct 15th 2009 12:55AM by TMZ Staff
Andrew Keegan is free to roam wherever he wants -- a judge refused to slap a restraining order on the former heartthrob over allegations he abused a former GF.
The decision must have come as a shock to Keegan's ex, who presented a couple of photos to the court -- one of her arm -- the other of the tires she claims Andrew slashed.
The judge had earlier issued a temporary restraining order against the "Camp Nowhere" star, but after hearing evidence he dissolved the TRO and rejected Kristi Parrales' bid for a permanent restraining order.
Andrew tells us Kristi's claims are bogus and she's just "a vindictive ex-girlfriend."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Tags: andrew keegan, AndrewKeegan, kristi parrales, KristiParrales, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, tro
Posted Sep 30th 2009 1:35PM by TMZ Staff
Audrina Patridge left court moments ago -- where she was clearly relieved the judge granted her a 3-year restraining order against her alleged stalker. Then she went to get food.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, The Hills, Exclusives, Audrina Patridge
Tags: Audrina Patridge, AudrinaPatridge, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, stalker, the hills, TheHills
Posted Sep 30th 2009 12:50PM by TMZ Staff
The judge in the Audrina Patridge case just said the evidence was "quite disturbing" and granted a 3-year restraining order against her alleged stalker.
The judge said, "It's unfortunate that people who pursue careers in the public have to deal with these people," referring to Zachary Loring.
Audrina read one of the creepy poems Loring sent to her on the stand. The poem was titled "Damzel."
The restraining order was granted on behalf of Audrina and her brother, Mark, who lives with her.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, The Hills, Exclusives, Audrina Patridge
Tags: audrina patridge, AudrinaPatridge, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, stalker, zachory loring, ZachoryLoring
Posted Sep 30th 2009 11:52AM by TMZ Staff
Audrina Patridge just showed up in L.A. court today to ask a judge for a permanent restraining order against her alleged stalker -- Zachary Loring.
Patridge won a temporary restraining order earlier this month, but it's about to expire. We're in court ... so stay tuned.
Filed under: The Hills, Exclusives, Audrina Patridge
Tags: Audrina Patridge, AudrinaPatridge, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, stalker
