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Restraining orders out of control: millions of domestic-abuse protection restraining orders are given out every year in American courts based on false allegations, ruining the lives of children and families.(FAMILY LAW)(Cover story)
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One day in December of 2005, Colleen Nestler came to Santa Fe County District Court in New Mexico with a bizarre seven-page typed statement and requested a domestic-abuse restraining order against late-night TV host David Letterman. She stated, under oath, that Letterman seriously abused her by causing her bankruptcy, mental cruelty, and sleep deprivation since 1994. Nestler also alleged that he sent her secret signals "in code words" through his television program for many years and that he "responded to my thoughts of love" by expressing that he wanted to marry her.
Judge Daniel Sanchez issued a restraining order against ...
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