How is it possible for a woman to get a restarining order on David Letterman when she has never met him?

Question

http://www.overlawyered.com/2005/12/david_letterman_restraining_order.html
Of course we all know that it is because of the discriminating Violence Against Women Act in which a woman can get a restraining order on virtually anyone and for any reason with out any sort of evidence and only her word.
I am completly for protecting women from abusers but at what expense should this be done. Should we just give out RO's like they are candy and regardless of the absurdity of the claims and the lack of substancial evidence.
This is, in fact, the number one tool used by women in divorce in order to remove the father from the childrens lives and then to establish herself as custodial parent through a series of other dirty tricks that the court seems to not only look the other way on, but promote using these tactics.
How can we ensure that we protect women who are truely victims of abuse yet also protect men what are victims of absurd claims based off no evidence?

Sorry I just realized link does not work. Try this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restraining_order_abuse
Otherwise just google it

Answer 1

That is just crazy, that woman obviously needs to be committed. And that judge needs to be disbarred. I live in an area where it isn't that easy to get one, especially an ex parte order. You have to have police reports.

Answer 2

I don't know... I'm inclined to say they should require more evidence / witnesses... but, in my own situation... I found it difficult to prove in court beyond the temporary order... sure, I had bruises and pics of them... but, he said I fell down or he didn't know where they came from... sure, the doctors had statements, in my state, you have to pay a doctor $1000 / hour to testify (also discovery hearings, etc..) and travel expenses - statements are just hearsay... sure my daughter witnessed it - she's 3 and her testimony is not admissable.. sure, I had family members who had seen it, but they didn't want to get involved as he had threatened them with things he knew about their "private" lives...

The only thing that did save me and my daughter was the fact that the law is so flexible and the Judge believed my testimony...

Answer 3

He was probably a no-show in court to defend himself so the Judge had to go on was her evidence so he had no choice but to award her the order.Our legal system is not perfect but is fair to all

Answer 4

She is sick