Celebrity Justice
Garner Scores Permanent Protection

Jennifer Garner just got a permanent restraining order against the man who has allegedly terrorized her.

Garner's lawyer, Blair Berk, just appeared in downtown L.A. court and got an order against Steven Burky, prohibiting him from having contact with Garner for three years.

Law enforcement tells us Berky is currently under a 5150 psychiatric hold.

Under the permanent order, Burky must stay 100 yards away from Garner, Ben Affleck, daughter Violet, the nanny, housekeeper, and others.

He can't go near her home, the kid's school or her workplace.

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Reader Comments

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1. is it "Berky" or "Burky"?

Posted at 12:16PM on Nov 20th 2008 by curious

2. I'm glad for their sake, but seriously, after reading those letters, we knew that this was going to happen.

Posted at 12:19PM on Nov 20th 2008 by HeatherBfromWI

3. It's "Burky," and wow, that is one disturbed individual.

I imagine he's in the mental hospital (again) because of something like he wrote to her that said "I know you tried to email me today, I know that you did, I sensed it...but it was blocked by those around me."

Posted at 12:24PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Cornflakes

4. That must be a relief for her. But what constitues her work place? Actually, since it is so vague..it will work for her, i hope!

Posted at 12:27PM on Nov 20th 2008 by poor girl

5. the stalker needs to stay in the mental health place

if he gets out and kills her, it's gonna be bad.

remember rebecca sheaffer ? sp and John lennon

Posted at 12:29PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Adrienne

6. Spell check in isle 3.. Berk, Berky, Burky.. I guess mispelling is
genius.. that way nobody knows who's charged, or who the lawyer is.

Dum.. Dumb.

Posted at 1:26PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Prince VonAHole Fan Club

7. Three years is NOT permanent. Three hundred years would be more appropriate. Hope the cops end up having to shoot him or put him away forever.

Posted at 3:18PM on Nov 20th 2008 by dr. smith

8. How is 3 years permanent? He should be locked up, period!

Posted at 3:30PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Amazing

9. Do they really expect this stalker to walk around with measuring equipment to see if he is keeping 100 yards away from her? How can they expect a sick-minded individual to honor a restraining order when in that sick mind the belief is that he and Jennifer are destined to be together -- whether in life or in death?

Posted at 4:20PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Ben Dover

10. M y God! These people are worth hundreds of millions of dollars! Why the hell don't they hire a bodyguard! These celebrities are around in malls, stores, Target, Airports, etc, etc all alone! They are ASKING for trouble in my opinion!
Buy yourselves a bodyguard! Jeeze! You can't take all that dough with you!

Posted at 5:42PM on Nov 20th 2008 by Pink Parasol

11. Pink Parasol, you're an ignorant, moronic, vapid, bitch. She has the right to go where ever the f*** she wants. She is a tax paying citizen. More so then you or the stalking ass***.
It doesn't matter how many body guards you hire if he is delusional and obsessed he can get to her. Do some research before your ignorance gets the best of you!
("They are ASKING for trouble in my opinion!")
You're asking to be smashed in the f***ing head with your stupidity in my opinion.
Someone should send him on vacation to scuba dive in the desert.

Posted at 7:33PM on Nov 20th 2008 by WTF?

12. I'd fear for my safety too and I'm certainly glad Jennifer Garner and her family were granted a restraining order from this creep; but is it going to be enough?? I certainly hope she is more careful about getting out and about with her daughter and here she is expecting another child. I'm from Charleston, WV (Jen's hometown) and she still goes there often and refers to it often, which I find so endearing. I like the way Jen goes out without makeup and when she does get glammed up, she looks fantastic too. My prayers are with Jennifer and her family and I wish her much luck and safety!

Posted at 6:27AM on Nov 21st 2008 by tamra

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