Selena Gomez restraining order against alleged stalker extended
Gomez was granted a temporary restraining order against Thomas Brodnicki in October after she received death threats from the man, a protection which has since been extended, reports E Online.
Because of his continued stay at a Los Angeles county hospital on a 5150 psychiatric hold, Brodnicki was unable to argue the ruling in court on Wednesday, which prohibits him from coming within 100 feet of Gomez.
However, Judge William Stewart, who extended the restraining order until early 2012, worried that Brodnicki has not been given an opportunity to defend himself, saying: "It's a basic due process right and the court isn't satisfied as he has been granted that right."
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for January 6.
Earlier this month, a judge dismissed charges against Brodnicki, claiming that "the defendant lacked the intent to cause fear to the victim" and dismissed the case.