Gag order upheld on former madam

Jurors were excused from the courtroom this morning when former madam Jody Babydol Gibson, wearing a navy blue suit with a skirt only centimeters longer than the jacket, appeared in court with her attormey, Sammy M. Weiss.

The defense had sought to call Gibson, who in a recent book suggested Lana Clarkson had worked as a prostitute for her under the name 'Alana', as a witness. The name "Lana C" appeared in Gibson's "trick book", seized by police after her arrest. Prosecutors contend the entry was doctored.

Fidler had excluded Gibson's testimony, saying thus far it appeared to be irrelevant to the trial. In court Wednesday, Weiss said he believed Gibson would no longer be called as a witness, and asked the judge to relax a gag order barring her from speaking to the media. Weiss said Gibson speaks with the media regularly to promote her book.

Spector attorney Roger Rosen told Fidler the defense does not plan to call Gibson as a witness. But Fidler told the lawyers and Gibson her testimony could become relevant if Spector himself testifies. "Are you saying Mr. Spector will not testify?" Fidler asked.

"I'm not prepared to make that statement at this time," Rosen replied.

Fidler told Gibson, "You may promote your book, but you may not mention Lana Clarkson in any shape, fashion or form. I am ordering you not to do that."

Gibson said her intention has always been to "respect the court," and left the courtroom with her lawyer. The trial then resumed.

Comments

[Brandy Parker]

On the contrary, I saw Miss Gibson's navy suit on television on Court TV and ABC News coverage; it was elegant & in good taste with court decorum. Besides, it's not what she wore that's important but rather that she must have something very interesting to say if the judge felt he had to stop court proceedings to haul her into court and serve her with a gag order...

Brandy

[Shag]

Ms. Gibson needs to go somewhere and hide. She's just out for the limelight. Hollywood is full of the likes of her.