Good Charlotte's Joel Madden and his girlfriend, actress/singer Hilary Duff, are in the process of seeking restraining orders against two men that they say are stalking them. The pair filed requests on Thursday last week for protection from one David Klein, and from a man identified only by a first name, Max.
According to the documents, 'Max' is a 19 year old Russian immigrant who, it's claimed, moved to LA with the "the sole purpose of meeting and becoming romantically involved" with Duff. The document continues: "He has admitted to being 'obsessed' with her, has stated his intention of removing his 'enemies' (ie those who prevent him from being with her), has stated his intention of purchasing a weapon, and has threatened to kill himself and to engage in dramatic actions to get her attention."
Klein meanwhile, claims to be a celebrity photographer, but the court papers claim that he and 'Max' are roommates, and that "over the past six weeks, the defendants have engaged in an accelerated effort" to contact Duff, visiting her home, her mother's home, Madden's neighbourhood, a venue in Hollywood Good Charlotte were performing, and making direct calls to Duff's manager.
Madden and Duff are asking that the pair be forced to stay at least one hundred yards away from them, Duff's sister Haylie and her mother Susan, and Madden's twin brother Benji. No comment has been forthcoming on the issue.