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Boss 'Mistress' to Have Public Divorce Trial

Judge denies bid to seal off proceedings from media onlookers

By Amelia Atlas,  Newser User

Posted Apr 15, 2009 2:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – A New Jersey court rejected a bid by alleged Bruce Springsteen flame Ann Kelly to close her divorce proceedings to the public, reports the New York Post. Kelly claims the media attention is bad for her children, but the judge isn't hearing it. "Mere embarrassment or a desire to avoid it doesn't suffice as good cause," she said.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, April 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Bruce Springsteen plays his guitar in New York.
Bruce Springsteen plays his guitar in New York.   (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, file)
Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa on stage together after performing at the 2nd annual Stand Up For Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation in New York, Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008.
Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa on stage together after performing at the 2nd annual Stand Up For Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation in New York, Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)
The Boss's wife, singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa, poses on Aug. 9, 2007, in New York, as her latest album Play It As It Lays nears release.
The Boss's wife, singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa, poses on Aug. 9, 2007, in New York, as her latest album "Play It As It Lays" nears release.   (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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