In November 2008, actress Jennifer Garner filed a request for a restraining order against Steven Burky. Garner claims that Burky began stalking her in 2002. His involvement increased over the years when he started to send her gifts and letters and reportedly followed her around the country.Dlisted: Jennifer Garner Has a Crazy Stalker (November 19, 2008) She also claims that he came to her home and harassed her.US Weekly: Jennifer Garner Obtains Court Order Against Stalker (November 10, 2008)
TMZ.com reported on November 20, 2008, that Jennifer Garner was awarded a permanent restraining order against Burky. According to the order, Burky must stay 100 yards away from Garner and her family.TMZ: Garner Scores Permanent Protection (November 20, 2008)
Quotes
"Mr. Burky has been stalking and harassing me."—Jennifer Garner on Steven Burky's actionsTMZ: Jen Garner Fears for Safety (November 19,2 008)
"I now fear not only for my personal safety, but also for the safety and well-being of those that I love and care about most, including my husband and daughter. Also, I am currently pregnant and fear for the safety of my second child once born."—Jennifer Garner explaining why she requested the restraining orderDlisted: Jennifer Garner Has a Crazy Stalker (November 19, 2008)
"...packages and letters containing delusional and paranoid thoughts and following me around the country."—Jenifer Garner on her experience with Steven BurkyTMZ: Jen Garner Fears for Safety (November 19, 2008)
"Mr. Burky now represents a clear threat to Jennifer Garner's life."—Dennis Bridwell, Garner's bodyguard on Steven BurkyThe Hollywood Gossip: STeven Burky Told to Quit Stalking (November 19, 2008)
Jennifer Garner Career Highlights
- 2001-2006: Alias
- 2002: Catch Me If You Can
- 2004: 13 Going On 30
- 2007: Juno
References
Fast Facts
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Garner claims that Steven Burky has been stalking her for several yearsDlisted: Jennifer Garner Has a Crazy Stalker (November 19, 2008)
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Burky's blog
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Burky was placed under a 5150 psychiatric hold on November 18, 2008The Hollywood Gossip: Steven Burky Told to Quit Stalking (November 19, 2008)
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Garner was granted a permanent restraining order against Burky on November 20, 2008TMZ: Garner Scores Permanent Protection (November 20, 2008)
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Burky must stay 100 yards away from Garner, Ben Affleck, their daughter, and others associated with Garner such as her nanny and housekeeperTMZ: Garner Scores Permanent Protection (November 20, 2008)
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