HAVE CELEBRITY DIVORCES ALWAYS BEEN CRAZY?
What is it about celebrity marriages — and their subsequent endings — that fascinates society? Depending on how you measure, telling the stories of makeups and breakups is a multibillion-dollar industry for media organizations online, in print and on TV. Are we really that hungry for nasty headlines? Or is something deeper going on in the human psyche? In the last 12 months, we’ve seen some of the worst marriage breakups in Hollywood history, but Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s libel suit took center stage. As usual, “Whom do you believe?” was the question of the day, but it became obvious that both parties needed a therapist to work though serious emotional problems but tried unsuccessfully to do it on their own, instead.
seemed to pervade their daily lives. But that’s nothing new; in fact, the violent behavior of both partners is likely what drew so much attention in the first place. That was certainly the case with O.J. Simpson’s breakup with his wife, which didn’t get half the headlines her murder would (and the “trial of the century” that followed) two years later. You could argue, though, that we’re getting better. When we look at the roots of the “celebrity divorce” phenomenon, it goes back in time to the realm of myth. The gods of Greece and Rome were always leaving each other and getting back together, a clear indication of the drama that interested our ancestors. But the most famous celebrity divorce of the pre-19th century (and perhaps of all time) was Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. It had all the hallmarks of modern public breakups: People took one side or the other,
with other parties still “shipping” Henry and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Henry and Catherine’s divorce led to the trauma of war across England and Europe. Like today’s celebrity cases, it didn’t last long. Anne was executed a few short years later when someone new caught the king’s eye. Henry VIII was the archetype of the modern Hollywood actor with the wandering gaze, and Catherine and Anne typified the women willing to give him “one more chance.” Seeing how that ended, perhaps we should be grateful that things today are aired out in the media — instead of on the battlefield!
Perhaps the most disturbing element in the Heard/Depp trial was the violence that
ARE POLICE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR? Here’s What You Should Do
W hen members of law is perfectly understandable to feel anxious, nervous, and even scared. You may start to wonder if you’d done something wrong or if someone in your family was in trouble. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to have a general understanding about your legal and constitutional rights. Why? Because, unfortunately, there is a risk that police officers may attempt to take advantage of someone’s lack of knowledge enforcement unexpectedly show up at your front door, it concerning their legal rights and try to conduct an illegal search of your home or improperly begin questioning you without the presence of your legal counsel. First, remember to keep calm and be respectful. When police show up at your front door, it is strongly recommended that
you remain calm and collected and address the police officers in a respectful manner. This is important because it will reduce the risk of the situation escalating. Second, do not default to letting the police in your home. Before even opening the door, it is important to determine who is actually at your front door. When the doorbell rings or they knock, you should look out the side window or through the peephole and simply ask, “Who is it?” If they respond that they are the police, you have options that can help reduce the risk of police unexpectedly entering your residence.
to stay in your home and communicate while they stay outside.
If police come to your front door and you do not require their assistance, you have the right to simply decline to answer the door at all (this is my favorite option). Unless the police have a search warrant, they will eventually leave. Overall, you should not consent to the police searching your home. Why? Because there are typically only downsides to voluntarily allowing the police to search your home. If you consent to a search, police then have the ability to search and seize any illegal items that are in plain view, which can lead to your arrest. If you have any other questions or need a free consultation, give our offices a call for one of the best criminal attorneys in the local LA area and check out our video at Youtu.be/BoX3d4smV7w
If you are concerned the police might attempt to force their way into your
residence, you have the right to simply greet them outside or speak to them while you remain inside your home and they remain outside. Of those options, it is recommended
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