Shawn Johnson Files Restraining Order!

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"Extra" has obtained the restraining order filed by Olympic gold medalist and "Dancing with the Stars" cutie Shawn Johnson against Robert O'Ryan, a man who stands accused of stalking and harassing the tiny gymnast.

On Wednesday, Johnson released a statement saying, "The matter has been turned over to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. It is currently an ongoing investigation and we are confident that it will be handled appropriately by all involved."

The court documents claim that O'Ryan, a Florida native, packed up his belongings and traveled across the country and attempted to contact Shawn at CBS Studios. He reportedly believed that the young athlete "spoke to him through the television and with ESP and that he will be with her no matter what."

Police officers also found two loaded guns in O'Ryan's possession, as well as love letters, duct tape, clippings and other information about Johnson.

L.A. prosecutor and author of "Whisper of Fear" Rhonda Saunders tells "Extra" this is a case of a classic star stalker. Saunders says, "These are all red flags that make the crime more dangerous... or potentially more dangerous."

The documents also state the 17-year-old athlete wants protection for her parents and "Dancing with the Stars" partner Mark Ballas.

O'Ryan, 34, is currently being held on $35,000 bail on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm.

Check out the court documents here.

UPDATE: The District Attorney's office announced that Robert has been charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle. If convicted, O'Ryan faces up to four years in prison.

UPDATE 3:40 PM PDT: Robert Michael O'Ryan pleaded not guilty to stalking Shawn Johnson. The judge raised his bail to $220,000 and ordered him to stay away from Johnson and CBS Studios. He was also ordered not to annoy or harass anyone else. No psychological evaluation was ordered. O'Ryan did not make bail.

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Find a tall tree and find a good rope and give him the justice he deserves. i realize that that is not the proper way of taking care of business, so I am hoping the authorities keep him locked up.

It’s horrible that we have these pedophiles running around and stalking and harming people, especially kids.

I hope he never gets out of jail, someone needs to open a can of whoop a** on him if he gets out of jail.

That behavior of stalking should not be tolerated at all.

I too am a fan of hers and I am glad she has a bodygaurd. It is a joy to watch that kid on DWTS, I hope she wins!!!!

Find a tall tree and find a good rope and give him the justice he deserves.
March 28, 2009

I am a very big fan of Shawn Johnson and I am glad that she filed a PROTECTIVE ORDER against that man and included her parents in with it. I have worked in law enforcement for 5 years and I am working on getting my private Oklahoma Security Licenses as I speak and I am going to try and get with Shawn Johnson and her parents and I am willing to get my Private Security Licenses to cover me in all 48 states and go to work as her family private security/body guard and keep people like him away from her and her family. This man needs his bond set at more than it is now, if I was a judge it would be set at one million dollars and not a penny less. Shawn Johnson if you read this comment and if you want a good body guard that isn’t afraid of no one, you can give me a call, My name is Edmond Jacobs and I live in Atoka, Oklahoma and my phone number is listed under Edmond Jacobs.

Sincerely

Edmond Jacobs Lane, Oklahoma

Edmond Jacobs
March 28, 2009

I AM ABIG FAN OF SHAWN’S
BUT WHY WOULD A 34 YEAR OLD MAN DO THIS TO A 17 YEAR OLD GIRL
EVERY ONE PLEASE PRAY FOR SHAWN AND HER FAMILY IN THIS HARD TIME.

KENDALL
March 27, 2009

I feel so bad for her! She shouldn’t have to go through this. But if this happened to me i’d be so scared! I wouldn’t ever be able to relax. I hope she will be okay after this.

Anonymous
March 27, 2009

Instead of DWTS, she needs karate lessons, she needs to know how to protect herself, and lots of mace and a stun gun. Such a beautiful girl and so talented. She is an exceptional dancer, maybe she will win. Her stalker is a sicko, who needs to be stopped.

Anonymous
March 26, 2009

Shawn Johnson is such a sweet young person. She works really hard for her Olympics and now she is trying a new avenue with DWTS. Being so young and having a stalker, she is showing much maturity. She is worried for her partner and that shows great compassion. I will pray her and her family will be safe from this man.

QueenNana
March 26, 2009

I’m glad nothing happen to her but I agree I would be scared too

Marianne
March 26, 2009

I would be so scared if that had happened to me because I would never know how to handle it. Shawn is so young and that she should not have to have this in her life at all because she has so much things to worry as it is.

Emma
March 26, 2009

This guy sounds like a sick person who needs to get some help fast.. Shawn Johnson shouldn’t have to worry about this sort of thing. I mean she is only 17 years old.

Mike Morris
March 25, 2009
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