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May 13, 2009
The Court's Stone-Wall
Despite court rules mandating opennes, actress Sharon Stone was allowed to file a suit in Los Angeles Superior Court under conditions of secrecy so strict they would make the CIA blush, writes Peter Scheer.
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By Peter Scheer With one unforgettable gesture - the uncrossing and crossing of her legs - actress Sharon Stone famously demonstrated that, physically speaking, she has nothing to hide. Her legal affairs, however, are another matter. Despite court rules mandating openness in judicial proceedings, Stone was recently allowed to file a suit in Los Angeles Superior Court under conditions of secrecy so strict they would make the CI...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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