Jeff Goldblum Denied Restraining Order Against Stalker

By Tracey Harrington McCoy Posted Nov 19th 2010 08:10PM

'Independence Day' actor Jeff Goldblum is a little bit worried. Early Friday, the actor's lawyer went to court and asked for a restraining order against a woman who's been stalking him since 2001, TMZ.com reports. The woman, Linda Ransom, is days away from being released from a mental institution where she's been since 2009 after being declared incompetent.

The judge hearing the case decided to refuse the request; he said Goldblum would have to wait for her to make a new threat before he could issue a restraining order. Ransom has been previously arrested five times for trespassing and stalking.

Goldblum had a prior restraining order against her but it expired while she was institutionalized. He was recently notified her release date was approaching and asked his lawyer to request an updated order.

The actor currently stars alongside Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton in the comedy film 'Morning Glory.' He also recently starred as Detective Zach Nichols in the ninth season of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.'

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Friday 19 November

By Maureen

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As usual the courts will wait until something happens and than say granted. deos the phrase... it will be too late than justify a court for being blind. how about some laws to protect against a proven stalker? why does this person have to do something first and than the court will intercede? Jeff... move and dont tell anyone where your moving too!!!! its obvious you will have to protect yourself since th court is inadequet to do so.

By BTDT

"Goldblum would have to wait for her to make a new threat before he could issue a restraining order"

Maybe after she slices his throat.

Saturday 20 November

By nanrenged

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Agree the courts should do more to help him, but since they won't and his life may be on the line he should hire a bodyguard. I would think he could afford it.I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsingl es.c 'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By B. Taylor

One name says it all and that's "Rebecca Schaeffer". Mr. Goldblum should start carrying a gun.

By D

Goldblum sure looks OLD! Yuck! Guess because he is OLD! YUCK!

By John

What do his looks have to do with being stalked?
How old are you?
Lets see if you look this good at 56 y/o.
Must be nice to be perfect

By Jim

D sure sounds (and I'm sure looks) stupid. I guess it must be because he/she IS stupid. Yuck Yuck!

By Mary Langford

He looks about the same as he always has. His hair is grayer. BFD! You're a moron.

By mannequin

Just relax and wait for the next death threat; huh?
I think I'd hire a bodyguard if I were him.

By Uncla Al

Great law. First they have to shoot. Then you can say "See. I was right!"

By meanjean

Ridiculous. This "day late and dollar short" law wont help him once the psycho ends up hurting him. How did our country get so screwed up!

By Anne

What is the matter with the judge................if something happens to Mr. Goldblum, the judge should be held criminally liable. Disgustng.

By laughin@stupid

once again our courts at its best

By mike

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Agree the courts should do more to help him, but since they won't and his life may be on the line he should hire a bodyguard. I would think he could afford it.

By YellowRose3218

Some of our laws need to be changed. Its ridiculous that Jeff cant get a restraining order from this woman.
Its not the judges fault, its some old laws that do not work for some people.
Jeff shouldnt have to hire a body guard, but he does need to now.
He will have to pay, because the law cant work for him on this case.
This type of thing just makes me mad.

By Elizabeth

This is absolutely stupid, but one does have to consider that a restraining order is really not worth the paper it is written on. Many people who have orders are still injured or killed, because the police simply cannot be at someone's side all of the time.

By pam2734

There should be a 3 strikes law. This person has been caught stalking him 5 times. After the third time, the restraining order should stick indefinitely.

By Jane keller

Jeff needs to read The Gift Of Fear by Gavin Debecker. It will tell him all he needs to know about keeping himself safe from this women. I wish him all the best. He is a great actor.

By bernadette

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Jeff...Please protect yourself...This justice system is questionable.

Sunday 21 November

By shlockomania

I guess Earth Girls aren't easy. Go figure.

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