19 Oct 2011

Actress Selena Gomez gets temporary restraining order


Justin Bieber's girlfriend Selena Gomez has obtained a temporary restraining order against a 46-year-old man who she claims is stalking her.

A judge in LA approved an order requiring Thomas Brodnicki to stay at least 100 yards (91m) away from her.

The 19-year-old said: "I am in extreme fear of Mr Brodnicki, due to his direct threat on my life... as well as his history of stalking."

The actress is best known for her role in Wizards of Waverly Place.

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I am in extreme fear of Mr Brodnicki, due to his direct threat on my life, his harassing and threatening behaviour to me, as well as his history of stalking

Selena Gomez
She has appeared in films like Monte Carlo and her 2010 single Naturally made it to number seven in the UK singles chart.

The teenager's lawyer claimed Thomas Brodnicki had a history of mental illness and spoke about thoughts of killing her.

Mr Brodnicki was held for three days in a mental health centre last month after he was accused of threatening to harm people on the street by scratching their eyes out, according to court papers.

During that confinement he told a doctor he had travelled from Chicago to Los Angeles with the intention of meeting Selena Gomez and that he thought about harming or killing her, according to the court statement.

The statement also claimed Thomas Brodnicki had a history of mental illness.

The temporary restraining order against could be extended for three years at a hearing due to take place on 4 November.


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