David Hasselhoff Banned from Seeing His Children

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:00:00 ET

David Hasselhoff's drunk video that he had requested has backfired on him and led to the court decision that he is temporarily banned from seeing his children.

David Hasselhoff's visitation rights to see his children have been suspended. A Los Angeles judge temporarily barred the former 'Baywatch' star from visiting daughters Taylor-Ann and Hayley on Monday (07.05.07), following the emergence of a videotape showing him drunk in Taylor-Ann's presence.

Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas said: "This videotape changes the landscape, it just does." Hasselhoff - a recovering alcoholic - was not present at the hearing, but ex-wife Pamela Bach attended. The sanction will remain in place until May 21, when another child custody hearing has been set. Judge Juhas has also ordered Bach, 44, and her daughters, Taylor-Ann, 16, and 14-year-old Hayley, to see a see a psychologist before the next court date.

The videotape, which surfaced on the internet last week, showed Hasselhoff rolling around shirtless on the floor trying to eat a hamburger. The 54-year-old actor reportedly asked his daughters to video him when inebriated so he could "see what he is like". Taylor-Ann is heard pleading on the tape: "Dad, you have to promise me you're not going to get alcohol tonight, OK? You hear me? No alcohol."

Hasslehoff said the film had been "maliciously released", adding: "I've seen the tape. I've learned from it and I'm back on my game." Bach's attorney Debra Opri said her client was "devastated" about the tape and her former husband's bizarre behaviour. She said: "She's devastated the videotape was put out in the press. When a mother hears this from her daughter, what does she think? 'I haven't protected my daughters.' "

Hasselhoff and Bach have been locked in a bitter court battle over their children and spousal support since finalising their divorce in August 2006.

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