Celebrity Justice
Hoff: I Got Full Custody of My Kids

With a colossal smile plastered across his face, David Hasselhoff emerged from a Los Angeles County Superior courtroom moments ago and told our cameras he was awarded primary physical and sole legal custody of his two daughters -- apparently putting an end to one of the most bitter and public custody battles of all time.

After randomly proclaiming today "a beautiful day to go the beach," Hoff told the media, "The judge said today 'enough, enough is enough, these children have been through enough.'" Hoff then discussed his beach plans, and never one to let an opportunity slip through his fingers -- used the attention to plug "America's Got Talent."

Moments after the judge's decision, Hoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach was spotted crying in the hallway. She was overheard telling her lawyer Debra Opri, "What am I gonna say? I just lost my kids." Opri then escorted Bach into the restroom, where they remained for several minutes. A short time later, Bach appeared in front of the media with her game face on -- keeping her composure as she smiled and waved.



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196. He was the better of the two parents! bull****.... this is more of Opri's bad representation...

Posted at 11:18PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Demi

197. Way to go Hoff!!! Just because your burger eating on the floor was not as good as Paris' at the car wash, shouldn't be held against you. That's bad when a MOM loses. Maybe Ms. Opri isn't that great of an attorney. She should have spent more time on this case instead of courting the media in the LB case - and playing expensive dinners.

Posted at 12:39AM on Jun 16th 2007 by pammie

198. As a practicing attorney, keep in mind the one who gets the bill for fees is the one who has the ability to pay. In this case, Mr. Hasselhoff. Ms. Opri will file her Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs which will be vigorously defended by Mr. Hasselhoff’s legal counsel and will be heard by the Judge who presided over the custody case. Mr. Hasselhoff will be the one responsible for the lion’s share; however, the fees will be reduced. I realize this does not seem fair, but that is just another oddity of law.

Posted at 5:50AM on Jun 16th 2007 by ATTORNEY'S FEES.

199. DEE RAY your an idoit his wife is isane.

Posted at 6:52AM on Jun 16th 2007 by suport public farting

200. You libs get over your selfs.Pam was a evil wife,Oh a child needs "the loving touch of their mother"Yea right on top of their head as their mother drowns them in a tub full of water .Oh it must be" depression" When a man dose it hes evil.This mother is a violent drug adict.

Posted at 2:48AM on Jun 17th 2007 by soo much for fair rights

201. Debra looses another one, probably sends huge bill to her client, anyone notice how many dinnners she went to and dry cleaners, she'll incude that as well.
" A WOMAN WRAPPED UP IN HERSELF MAKES A VERY SMALL PACKAGE"

Posted at 7:07AM on Jun 16th 2007 by GordonR

202. HOW DOES A FALLEN DOWN IRRESPONSIBLE ALCOHOLIC GET CUSTODY OF HIS KIDS?!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE.

Posted at 8:30AM on Jun 16th 2007 by JENA

203. So the Misses would not take a drug and alcohol test so she lost custody--ha Opri should know better than to go into court with empty hands but I bet she comes out with big hands with a big bill.

Posted at 9:27AM on Jun 16th 2007 by Melody

204. Opri is a loser!!!!!!!!!!!! I would not want her on my case. Wait till she gets the bill.

Posted at 9:48AM on Jun 16th 2007 by Marcia

205. #34......So coke is a drug and booze isn't? The mom is at least functional under the influence but the daddy? Didn't you see the video? Licking burgers off the bathroom floor isn't the "Leave it to Beaver" type of scene I would imagine coming from a dad in control. The girls may love the fact that daddy gushes over them when he's both drunk and sober. It's still no excuse to get FULL custody. That may be why he's the pick over "mommy dearest". Kids love attention even from a lovable drunk. He truly looked lovable eating from a urine and bacteria covered floor....but I'm sure he washed his hands for 20 seconds to the tune of "happy birthday" after words. As you can tell I'm torn on this entire issue. Wait...I know! Give full custody to Branjolina. They can then travel with that crazy band of mixed ethnicity, tatoo covered freaks....and travel in style to boot. Maybe Anjolina will share the memories of HER wonderful father/daughter relationship as guidance. Can you spell TRAIN WRECK?

Posted at 10:55AM on Jun 16th 2007 by Roger C

206. Opri SUCKS and she is a real rip off too Yeah Hoff! They should know better than to hassle you! :>)

Posted at 5:44PM on Jun 16th 2007 by SFL

207. Yeah Opri sucks...all that lobster and filet mignon in... too much time spent wining and dining I guess...and fighting Larry whom she said she would represent pro bono.. what a rip off money grubber she is...

Posted at 5:47PM on Jun 16th 2007 by XYZ

208. CONGRATULATIONS TO U FOR HAVING FULL CUSTODY OF YOUR KIDS... BUT DEBRA OPRI WILL TAKE ALL HER MONEY LIKE SHE DID WITH BIRKHEAD......SHE IS THE WORST LAWYER AND ONLY ** MONEY IS IN HER MIND **...I DO HOPE THE MRS... WILL BE VERY CAREFUL WITH DEBRA OPRI... SHE IS A THIEF....

Posted at 12:01PM on Jun 17th 2007 by shirl smith

209. What did Hoff's wife do to make her lose complete custody?

Posted at 12:01PM on Jun 18th 2007 by Jannie

210. You know, what a bunch of crap. This beautiful woman was married to this man and raised his children. HE was not faithful and she wanted out. HE used his children to punish her - and believe me - taking her children cut her heart out. HE is a phony, ruthless man who has used his money and power to destroy this woman. My heart goes out to her. I think she needs a better attorney, and if she has any money, start protecting what power she has to fight for the children and her rights as a mother to be a part of their lives. This is sad and I think HE is an asshole.

Posted at 2:51PM on Jun 18th 2007 by Nelle

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