Hilary Duff's Father Sentenced to Jail - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-28-2008, 04:01 PM

It probably wasn't his most important decision ever, but a Harris County judge on Wednesday weighed in on a case that will set celebrity bloggers buzzing: the fate of pop star Hilary Duff's lavish 21st birthday party.

It's the latest chapter in a bitter divorce between the parents of pop stars Hilary and Haylie Duff. The 2½-year-old case deteriorated so much that Wednesday's hearing in family court ended with the young celebrities' father in handcuffs after Judge Thomas Stansbury found him in contempt of court.

During the tense hearing, Bob and Susan Duff sat on opposite ends of the courtroom, surrounded by posses of lawyers and paralegals. They never spoke and rarely even looked at each other.

Their attorneys exchanged heated words, accusing each other of lying and acting unethically.

"I get very annoyed when he accuses me of lying," Bob's lawyer, Robert Piro, shouted at one point, pounding the judge's bench with his fist.

"Well, then, he should stop lying!" growled Susan's attorney, Marshall Davis Brown Jr.

Neither Hilary, 20, nor Haylie, 23, was in court Wednesday. Their father stayed in Houston when they moved to Los Angeles with their mother more than a decade ago. In 2001, Hilary became a star with 'tween hit Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel. Both sisters have since appeared in movies and on TV.

At the hearing, Susan took the stand to ask for $25,000 to fund a present and party for Hilary's 21st birthday, which is Sept. 28.

It's the same sum she and her husband spent on a ring and a party for Haylie when she turned 21 a few years ago, she said.

The $10,000 her husband pays her in interim support each month is "not even enough to pay my own bills" and certainly not enough to afford such expensive birthday treats, Susan testified. She said she has to rely on Hilary for financial help to pay her lawyers and other bills.

In his cross-examination, Piro asked Susan if her "adult millionaire daughter" would be upset if she did not receive an expensive gift and party for her birthday.

Susan replied that her daughter "is emotionally upset by the abandonment of her father" and deserves "to have some kind of recognition for a young life well-lived."

Piro asked her where she thought Bob would get the money, and Susan replied he could get it from the same place he got money to buy presents for his girlfriend's sons.

"I know he's a millionaire, and he's got the funds," she said.

When Bob took the stand a few minutes later, Brown asked him if he wanted Hilary to receive a comparable gift to Haylie for her 21st birthday.

"Yes," Bob replied.

"You're not mad at Hilary, are you?" Brown asked.

Bob hesitated, and Brown withdrew the question.

Stansbury eventually ordered Bob to pay $12,500 to Susan for Hilary's birthday.

Bob took another hit when Stansbury ordered him to spend 10 days in jail for contempt of court. He is accused of violating an injunction against selling assets without court approval and must pay $367,537 he earned from selling stocks last month into a court repository.

Piro said his client plans to post bond as soon as possible and file an appeal.

At the end of the hearing, deputies fingerprinted Bob and led him away in handcuffs. When Susan saw the deputies click the cuffs on her husband, she gasped and put her hand over her mouth.

"This isn't what I wanted," she murmured.

As he was being led away, Bob said he wanted to talk to a reporter but couldn't because of a gag order.

"I wish I could," he said. "I've got a lot to say."

lindsay.wise@chron.com

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catlover79 · 08-28-2008, 04:05 PM

First Lindsay Lohan's dad, then Hayden Panietterie's, now Hilary Duff's. What's going on here????

Maybe people should start being extra careful around Billy Ray Cyrus.

Brian Damage · 08-28-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

First Lindsay Lohan's dad, then Hayden Panietterie's, now Hilary Duff's. What's going on here????

Maybe people should start being extra careful around Billy Ray Cyrus.

Thankfully, Hilary isn't a screw job. She turned out ok.

Schmoopie · 09-04-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Thankfully, Hilary isn't a screw job. She turned out ok.

She did and that's why I like her. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders. Too bad her family is going through this mess!

Andrea

08-28-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Hilary Duff's Father Sentenced to Jail It probably wasn't his most important decision ever, but a Harris County judge on Wednesday weighed in on a case that will set celebrity bloggers buzzing: the fate of pop star Hilary Duff's lavish 21st birthday party. It's the latest chapter in a bitter divorce between the parents of pop stars Hilary and Haylie Duff. The 2½-year-old case deteriorated so much that Wednesday's hearing in family court ended with the young celebrities' father in handcuffs after Judge Thomas Stansbury found him in contempt of court. During the tense hearing, Bob and Susan Duff sat on opposite ends of the courtroom, surrounded by posses of lawyers and paralegals. They never spoke and rarely even looked at each other. Their attorneys exchanged heated words, accusing each other of lying and acting unethically. "I get very annoyed when he accuses me of lying," Bob's lawyer, Robert Piro, shouted at one point, pounding the judge's bench with his fist. "Well, then, he should stop lying!" growled Susan's attorney, Marshall Davis Brown Jr. Neither Hilary, 20, nor Haylie, 23, was in court Wednesday. Their father stayed in Houston when they moved to Los Angeles with their mother more than a decade ago. In 2001, Hilary became a star with 'tween hit Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel. Both sisters have since appeared in movies and on TV. At the hearing, Susan took the stand to ask for $25,000 to fund a present and party for Hilary's 21st birthday, which is Sept. 28. It's the same sum she and her husband spent on a ring and a party for Haylie when she turned 21 a few years ago, she said. The $10,000 her husband pays her in interim support each month is "not even enough to pay my own bills" and certainly not enough to afford such expensive birthday treats, Susan testified. She said she has to rely on Hilary for financial help to pay her lawyers and other bills. In his cross-examination, Piro asked Susan if her "adult millionaire daughter" would be upset if she did not receive an expensive gift and party for her birthday. Susan replied that her daughter "is emotionally upset by the abandonment of her father" and deserves "to have some kind of recognition for a young life well-lived." Piro asked her where she thought Bob would get the money, and Susan replied he could get it from the same place he got money to buy presents for his girlfriend's sons. "I know he's a millionaire, and he's got the funds," she said. When Bob took the stand a few minutes later, Brown asked him if he wanted Hilary to receive a comparable gift to Haylie for her 21st birthday. "Yes," Bob replied. "You're not mad at Hilary, are you?" Brown asked. Bob hesitated, and Brown withdrew the question. Stansbury eventually ordered Bob to pay $12,500 to Susan for Hilary's birthday. Bob took another hit when Stansbury ordered him to spend 10 days in jail for contempt of court. He is accused of violating an injunction against selling assets without court approval and must pay $367,537 he earned from selling stocks last month into a court repository. Piro said his client plans to post bond as soon as possible and file an appeal. At the end of the hearing, deputies fingerprinted Bob and led him away in handcuffs. When Susan saw the deputies click the cuffs on her husband, she gasped and put her hand over her mouth. "This isn't what I wanted," she murmured. As he was being led away, Bob said he wanted to talk to a reporter but couldn't because of a gag order. "I wish I could," he said. "I've got a lot to say." lindsay.wise@chron.com http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5970797.html
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