Judge grants a Mel Gibson request

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A judge in Santa Monica, Calif., has extended a retraining order against a man who allegedly bothered Mel Gibson and the star's family.

The judge ordered Zack Sinclair to stay away from Gibson for three years, Entertainment Tonight reported.

In his motion seeking the extension of the restraining order, Gibson accused Sinclair of sending "alarming, harassing and annoying" letters and repeatedly showing up at the actor's Malibu home.

Sinclair currently is in jail for investigation of disorderly conduct and loitering at Gibson's property. He will appear in court next Tuesday to answer to the criminal charge.