Former Terminator 2 star, Eddie Furlong, was arrested this past Tuesday for violating a restraining order protecting his wife. The restraining order specifies that Furlong must stay at least 100 yards (a whole football field) away from his estranged wife, Rachael Kneeland. Kneeland obtained a restraining order last September wherein Furlong must stay at least 100 yards away from her for at least, three years.
In Kneeland's moving papers, she alleged that last September 23, Furlong "grabbed me, bruised me, pushed me ... left messages saying he would hire people to come and beat me with chains and bats. He is smoking cocaine and doing other various drugs. He is very unpredictable." Furlong has denied these allegations. However, the Judge granted the restraining order and ordered Furlong to seek counseling.
Serious domestic violence allegations could result in the issuance of a restraining order. Having a restraining order on your record is not something you want lingering. It could potentially inhibit your attempts to find gainful employment as some employers do not want to hire people that have had a restraining order issued against them.
For more information on dealing with domestic violence and how to obtain a restraining order in Los Angeles County or Orange County, contact an Orange County domestic violence attorney.
