Jeremy London asked a court Wednesday to issue an injunction preventing his mother and brother from giving interviews that the actor claims are hurting his reputation and career.
The lawsuit claimed the interviews may hamper a police investigation in London’s alleged kidnapping in the desert city of Palm Springs, Calif., earlier this month. It named the former “Party of Five” actor’s mother, Deborah Nielsen; his twin brother, Jason; and his brother’s fiancee, Sofia Karstens.
The complaint said the trio have ignored requests to stop giving interviews about Jeremy London after he was reportedly abducted June 10.
He told police he was kidnapped while changing a flat tire and forced at gunpoint to drive around, buy alcohol and take drugs. Brandon Adams, 26, has pleaded not guilty to five counts, including kidnapping and theft, in connection with the alleged abduction.
London’s brother and mother conducted an interview with E! Entertainment Television days later and said they were concerned. They added that he had recently been sober and that they were concerned he might relapse because of the incident.
“We are very concerned for him,” Jason London said. “This is his family’s cry for help.”
He also cast doubt on his brother’s account in an interview with People magazine, saying it “didn’t add up.”
A hearing on a temporary restraining order is scheduled for Thursday morning in Los Angeles.
A representative for Jason London did not immediately return a message seeking comment Wednesday. Karstens’ manager, Heidi Markel, said the actress has “always been a solid rock for the London family” but declined to comment further.
Attempts to reach Nielsen were unsuccessful.
The actor’s lawsuit also stated that two other people are being investigated.
“The detective in charge of the investigation is concerned that the media frenzy caused by the actions of the defendants will compromise his investigation into the criminal matter,” the lawsuit said.
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