Ryan Seacrest Granted Restraining Order

By Andrew Gauthier 

Daily News L.A.

A restraining order against a man accused of stalking Ryan Seacrest was extended Tuesday, requiring the man to remain at least 100 yards away from the “American Idol” host.

The three-year stay-away order, granted by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carol Goodson, also directs Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. to remain at least 100 yards away from Seacrest’s home and workplace.

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Uzomah is charged with stalking Seacrest on or between Sept. 15 and Oct. 30, and attempting to disobey a court order on Oct. 2 and Oct. 30. He was arrested Oct. 30 at the E! building — in the 5700 block of Wilshire Boulevard — where Seacrest tapes a daily TV show. A temporary restraining order against Uzomah was approved that day.

Uzomah was subsequently charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of attempted disobeying of a court order. More…

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