celebrity legal

Legal issues that celebrities are involved in

Lindsay Lohan : Taking Action Against Dad

Fed up with his publicity hungry ways, Lindsay Lohan is looking at taking legal action against her father, Michael Lohan.

According to TMZ, the “Georgia Rule” actress has contacted her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, in hopes of getting a restraining order against her papa.

Carrie Prejean: Sex Tape Scandal

She’s been hammering on the Miss California USA pageant officials for over $1 million during her settlement negotiations, but Carrie Prejean has suddenly started singing a different tune.

According to a report, the beauty queen has ceased badgering the Miss California peeps ever since their lawyer showed her an XXX tape of herself.

Ryan Seacrest’s Stalker Enters Not Guilty Plea

Ryan Seacrest’s alleged stalker, Chidi Uzomah, pled not guilty to a felony stalking charge and two misdemeanor charges of disobeying a court order earlier today (November 3).

The judge gave a protective order for Seacrest, stating that Uzomah needs to keep 500 yards away from the “American Idol” host while setting bail set at $150,000.

Sean Penn’s Son: Under Arrest

Adding to the list of unruly celebrity children, Sean Penn’s son Hopper Jack was arrested by the LA Country Sheriff’s department last week.

The 16-year-old was taken into custody, though the fact that he’s a minor has prevented any details surrounding the arrest to be divulged.

Randy and Evi Quaid: Courtroom No-Shows

Apparently Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are still “sick and resting in Texas” because they failed to make their court date in Santa Barbara, California yet again.

Judge Clifford Anderson told press, “The case was put back on calendar today when local counsel approached me with consent of Mr. Carter.  But they are not here and so bench warrants remain out as they have since they were issued back in September. And this time we will not be putting case back on calendar until they definitely post bail or appear in person.”