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Tawny Sues: My "Slithering" Ex Is a White Snake

TawnyFormer actress and Whitesnake music video vixen Tawny Kitaen is claiming that her former boyfriend stole millions right from under her nose ... and the proof is in the ink -- literally.

According to a lawsuit filed today in L.A. County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Kitaen hired a forensic handwriting expert to analyze her financial and real estate records when she became suspicious of her ex Philip Cyburt -- and Tawny claims the analysis proved what she had been thinking all along; "a betrayal of the most personal in nature."

In the suit, Kitaen claims "she never imagined this seemingly honest and caring man would slither into her life only to rob her of over three million dollars during the course of their four-year relationship."

Tawny also claims that Cyburt, a loaded real estate executive, sold properties she owned in West Hollywood, Newport Beach and Los Angeles and routed the profits into his personal accounts. Kitaen also claims that he then repurchased the real estate at a higher price with her cash.

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Cyburt said "The lawsuit took me by complete surprise and I have no further comment."

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61. "How can one no-talent low life so-called attorney make a living? Start TMZ and act like you know the law during the Peoples Court..."

Britney, is that you?

Bad day, hon?

Posted at 12:45AM on Aug 14th 2007 by Hit and Run

62. Can some people learn how to spell?! Love reading all the comments but some of them are edited as bad as she looks.

Posted at 1:03AM on Aug 14th 2007 by rrm

63. While Tawny is not a child, her actions have continuously countered those of a responsible adult. If now she's trying to grab back what she so ignorantly let go, I can only say suffer Sister. You snooze, you lose.

Her career's been over for a long time now. If she's smart, she'll move away from the west coast and spend what's left of her life, finding a life worth living.

What a disappointment she turned out to be. I wish her well.

Posted at 1:29AM on Aug 14th 2007 by MBJ

64. Honny the only crime your lover took was maby a few mirriors. How in the name of God could you turn your face into a freak show?
Was it all for the pain pills?
Stay away from cocaine,pain pills and plastic surgins and you should be able to live of royalties.
P.S. for the ake of your kids leave the face alone you are down right scarry with your puffy fake mouth and expressioless fase. You uused to be a knock out 18 years ago now you just look knocked out by Tyson! sniff sniff tme for a line?

Posted at 1:49PM on Aug 14th 2007 by Dented old car

65. What self-respecting woman with allegedly 3 million dollars and substantial real estate finds out *later* that someone misappropriated millions and sold not one but three of her properties? Where was she when all this happened? She never reads a bank statement? She didn't notice that three of her properties were sold? Who would ever not know this was happening? I guess a crack-smoking ho wouldn't, who's giving head 24-7. There's no other explanation for it. Her claims makes no sense, and it sounds like Tawny wants attention.

Posted at 2:07AM on Aug 14th 2007 by bozscaggslover

66. She used to be so hot and now she is SofaKing crazy and not hot.

P.S. The drugs and alcohol aren't helping, Tawny

Thanks


Posted at 2:19AM on Aug 14th 2007 by Conky

67. First mistake was letting someone into her accounts and personnel biz she only knew for a few years.
Then not watching her own finances and allowing someone else to take full control.
I do have a question
(allegedly!) If he sold her property and kept the profits I understand but then re bought it for a higher price? How did that benefit him? what was that about?
Did he not tell her he sold it the first time and then bought it back so she would not know?

Posted at 2:54AM on Aug 14th 2007 by WC

68.
# 73 "Joe"
I don't feel it's Amy Sedaris bashing it's using TMZ to advertize and meant to be humorous ( which it is )

Posted at 3:00AM on Aug 14th 2007 by kai

69. (hanging with O.J. definitely didn't help[!!!!]).
Posted at 11:34PM on Aug 13th 2007 by Steven Millan

# 62 by sandraD
" please!! OJ went out with her briefly .. and she was already wash-up ;if anything OJ help her out in getting NOTICE ...showing people that she was still alive ; and after he had his kicks he park her to the curb for a young pretty blonde ; These BIMBOS are a dime a dozen in L.A ... if you have a home and some money they will come."

Hanging out with a murderer is not how one would want to get noticed the first post was correct.
Your post suggests that OJ is somehow superior to tawny and anyone else he may hook up with and that can only be your lack of self esteem talking SandraD

Posted at 3:29AM on Aug 14th 2007 by Chris

70. TAWNY MAY HAVE SOME PROBLEM'S BUT IF THIS GUY DID TAKE THIS MONEY I REALLY THINK SHE SHOULD GIVE HIM THE SAME TREATMENT THAT HER EX GOT..........BEAT THE HELL OUT OF HIM WITH YOUR HIGH HEEL!!

Posted at 3:49AM on Aug 14th 2007 by CANDY

71. Maybe if she was sober, she'd see this s___ coming. The women needs to get herself together.

Posted at 6:43AM on Aug 14th 2007 by hello, it's me

72. i love tawny. she was awesome during the Whitesnake period. i loved her in Witchboard. even though she was a little kooky in The Surreal Life.....i still think she is the bomb. i hope good things and good fortune come to her !

Posted at 7:44AM on Aug 14th 2007 by lisabeth

73. "A little kooky"? She was meaner than hell to Mrs. Brady! Grrr.........That makes me mad!!

Posted at 8:01AM on Aug 14th 2007 by Carol Brady Rocks!!

74. This bitch deserves everything she gets! She is the one that OJ was messing around with behind Nicole's back - NOW - payback is a BITCH! This old broad should be glad she is still alive - old as she is!!! This is the Sureal LIFE - - this guy should be commended! Thank you - there is justice after all!! Slither on that - byeetch!!

Posted at 8:21AM on Aug 14th 2007 by HOTBUNS

75. confirmed bipolar

Posted at 8:34AM on Aug 14th 2007 by jbird

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