Is Lindsay Lohan Getting Special Treatment In Court?

Posted on Apr 19, 2011 @ 04:31PM

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By Jen Heger
Radar Legal Editor

Is it one rule for troubled actress Lindsay Lohan and another for all others?

That’s the question that has to be asked with the news that all cameras have been banned from the Mean Girls star’s court appearance this Friday.

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It's a stunning development because Judge Sautner, who Lindsay will be facing, allowed cameras in the courtroom for fellow actor, Mel Gibson's plea on a misdemeanor battery charge just last month.

In addition, a well connected source tells RadarOnline: "It's the DA's policy that we will NEVER oppose having cameras in the courtroom, ever.

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“The public has a right to see and know what is happening in the judicial system. There is a great deal of interest in the Lohan case, and it's too bad that the public won't have the opportunity to have access to the proceedings."

Adding to the controversy further, all of Lindsay's previous appearances in connection with the grand theft case - in front of Judge Keith Schwartz - had television cameras allowed in the courtroom.

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The 24-year-old is due back in court for a preliminary hearing to ascertain if there is enough evidence to go to trial in her felony grand theft case.

Lohan is accused of stealing a $2,500 “one of a kind” designer necklace from a Venice Beach area jewelers.

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Lindsay's hearing is scheduled for April 22 and it's anticipated that it could last 1-2 days.

As RadarOnline previously reported Lindsay's preliminary hearing could be postponed though because it's Good Friday, and all parties are agreeable to having the matter continued.

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A final decision has yet to be made on whether or not to reschedule.

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Probably no cameras because the Judge is going to haul off Lindsay's a** to jail for the PV. Cameras or no cameras who cares this chick loves the attention so its better off this way.

by CelebuBlog
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 9:35am

Maybe she's claiming HIPPAA privacy and is going to plead Linsanity!

by Crabby Abbey
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 9:15am

now she has breast implants. what an idiot...her drama is really stupid...distraction distraction. hope this judge nails her big time and she gets the book thrown at her. i am totally sick of hearing about her possible conviction. convict her!

by mous
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 3:43am

I agree with Snow berries.

by Jippy
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 2:52am

LyingLoHo, you should lob those huge tits over each of your shoulders. That might correct your posture problem with the slouching.

by n'est-ce pas
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 2:00am

CALL JUDGE STEPHANIE SAUTNER NOW; Airport Court House at: (310) 727-6118 Leave her a message that it's a huge mistake to continue treating Lohan differently and Friday's Hearing should have camera's in the courtroom

by Lindsay LilHo
Posted Wed, 04/20/2011 - 1:20am

When they had cameras on Mels case you never saw the judge. Only the audio of the judges voice.Besides it's like they have it scripted when they do allow cameras in and Lindsay plays to all of them.I hope she pays attention to the court.

by cyn
Posted Tue, 04/19/2011 - 10:10pm