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Justin Timberlake -- Ordered to Court

Posted Nov 9th 2009 4:08PM by TMZ Staff

Justin TimberlakeJustin Timberlake needs to tell it to the judge himself, in order to make a temporary restraining order against a harassing fan permanent.

L.A. County Superior Court Judge David Cunningham just told Justin's lawyer the star must make his case against Karen McNeil by personally testifying.

Justin's lawyer, legal pit bull Marty Singer, was furious, saying McNeil has violated the TRO 10 times already. And besides, Singer says, Justin is filming a movie and has a contract requiring him to be there.

The judge was unmoved, saying it's unfair to make a common working man appear in court but not a high-profile type who has a high-paying gig.

The judge told Singer he wants him to get in touch with Justin and have him on stand-by.

UPDATE 4:45 PM PT -- Court is back in session and no JT in sight. McNeil herself will take the stand and Justin's lawyers will submit a declaration on JT's behalf.

UPDATE 5:15 PM PT -- McNeil has been testifying for some time now. She says she won't continue to bother JT because she's had enough of arrogant, rich men. Child, haven't we all?

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Tags: harassment, justin timberlake, JustinTimberlake, karen mcneil, KarenMcneil, marty singer, MartySinger, restraining order, RestrainingOrder, stalker

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1. Totally agree with the judge.

Posted at 2:49PM on Nov 9th 2009 by j

2. As it should be ..... if that's what a judge would order for a "common" man, as the judge said.

Posted at 2:52PM on Nov 9th 2009 by but of course

3. The judge just wants to meet justin timberlake hahaha

Posted at 2:59PM on Nov 9th 2009 by Pat

4. http://guestofaguest.com/news/breaking/breaking-the-email-scandal-that-just-shook-cornells-campus/

Posted at 3:02PM on Nov 9th 2009 by Willa

5. Why doesn't he just do skype on this lol...That way they could do a video conference in court and technically he'd be there. Problem solved.

Posted at 3:04PM on Nov 9th 2009 by C

6. oh well..makes sense

Posted at 3:05PM on Nov 9th 2009 by Craig

7. I don't believe in celebrity preference but Justin didn't ask for this crazy chick to stalk him. The judicial system at times doesn't use common sense in the decision making process,the common worker would have to alter their schedule but why should they if a case such as this was not someone's fault. Dates should be able to be altered according to one's works schedule. It's not as if jobs are easy to come by these days regardless if you make 5 million a year or 5 thousand.

Posted at 3:12PM on Nov 9th 2009 by A.M.D

8. I agree with the judge.

Posted at 3:14PM on Nov 9th 2009 by hey kooky

9. The judge is an idiot. The stalker is using the legal system to further her crazy aims. The object of her mania is now COMPELLED to be in her presence, which was what she was after in the first place.

Posted at 3:11PM on Nov 9th 2009 by Simba

10. KOOKY...who the heck r u? U crack me up, no recipes today?

Posted at 3:12PM on Nov 9th 2009 by LMFAO

11. I agree with Judgie Wudgie...nyuck...nyuck...nyuck...

Posted at 3:13PM on Nov 9th 2009 by charlie harper

12. Kooky,you are my hero!!

Posted at 3:18PM on Nov 9th 2009 by CINIC

13. I think it's ridiculous that no other celebrity stalker case does the celebrity have to appear it court but Timberlake does. It sounds to me more like the judge wants to see Timberlake up close and personal. Maybe they are a bit obsessed. It's not a good idea for a stalker like this woman to be able to see timberlake in the flesh. It will probably just feed her obsessions.

Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 9th 2009 by mick

14. My only question is, why would ANYBODY be interested in stalking this ugly, overrated douchebag to begin with? He's not even good looking. Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrell! Yuck!

Posted at 3:37PM on Nov 9th 2009 by samantha

15. Justin's the man. See why here http://www.931theparty.com/iplaylist/artist/373055/?_show

Maybe the judge is just a huge JT fan and wants a little face time. Why else waste all this time on a repeat offender?

Posted at 3:41PM on Nov 9th 2009 by BB

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