TMZ allowed to repost portion of actor's sex tape
LOS ANGELES (AP) - July 2, 2008 Troyer's ex-girlfriend, Ranae Shrider, signed a declaration
filed in federal court in Los Angeles stating the tape was created
with her video camera. Her statement prompted a judge to allow TMZ
to reinstate a post featuring snippets of the tape.
The judge had temporarily barred TMZ from showing or
broadcasting any portion of the tape on its Web site or TV show.
The post was restored by Tuesday evening.
The judge has still barred a porn distributor named in a $20
million lawsuit filed by Troyer from distributing or taking orders
for the 50-minute tape.
Troyer starred as Mini Me in two "Austin Powers" movies. His
lawsuit alleged the tape was stolen. Shrider's statement says she
believes she also owns the tape, but so far has only given
permission to TMZ to air it.
