Dina Lohan bans Michael from Lindsay
(Agencies)
2010-10-17 10:42
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Dina Lohan has banned her ex-husband Michael from seeing their daughter Lindsay.
The showbiz matriarch alleges her former spouse has been circulating false information that Lindsay - who is currently undergoing a rehabilitation treatment program at the Betty Ford Clinic in Los Angeles - tried to buy drugs this week and has now made the decision to cut him out of the actress' life completely.
Lindsay has been told of her mother's wishes and agrees with the decision.
Dina said: "Lindsay's father Michael, my ex-husband, sold a totally untrue story this week saying that Lindsay had tried to buy drugs again. It's quite simply nonsense. She hasn't even set foot outside the Betty Ford Clinic, as the clinic has confirmed."
She added: "It's terribly sad that at this time when Lindsay needs the support of her friends and family most, her father would betray her like this. For her sake and in the interests of her swift recovery we feel it's best that Michael has no contact with his daughter whatsoever. This has been discussed with Lindsay and she agrees that this is the best course of action."
BANG Showbiz has been informed that Dina, 48, has now told staff at the Betty Ford Clinic not to let Michael see Lindsay for any reason.
She said: "We have spoken to the clinic and Lindsay has given instructions that Michael is not to be allowed access. She needs support and a calming environment at this time and his presence will not help matters."
Lindsay's UK publicist Sophie Goodale has confirmed the contact ban between Lindsay, 24, and her 50-year-old father is in place.
Dina's decision comes in the wake of Michael - who has had problems with alcohol and drugs - claiming he is prepared to go to the rehab centre drunk and check himself in for treatment so he can see his daughter.