EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Won't Be Charged Today
Feb. 8 2011, Published 2:54 p.m. ET
Lindsay Lohan is getting at least one more day of freedom, Breaking Celebrity News has exclusively learned.
Multiple sources tell us "no charges will be filed against Lindsay today." One of the reasons for the delay is a logistical one. "Lindsay's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley is out of town for business. Shawn will be back this evening. Danette (Danette Meyers - the Deputy D.A. handling the case) and Shawn have a very good, professional relationship. Danette is aware that Shawn is out of town," the source tells us.
Lohan isn't out of the woods yet, by a mile. The source goes on to say, "Danette's boss, John Lynch, was also in the meeting yesterday (Monday) with Shawn. Lynch usually isn't brought into these type of meetings unless charges are going to be filed against someone. Danette also keeps Lindsay's complete criminal file in a safe in Lynch's office. Danette doesn't want any prying eyes on Lohan's file."
If Lindsay is charged with felony grand theft, there are two ways her surrender can be handled. "Lindsay could formally surrender at her arraignment, or she could voluntarily surrender to a police station for booking," another source tells us.
As Breaking Celebrity News has previously reported, the Mean Girls star, 24, is under investigation for allegedly stealing a one-of-a-kind $2,500 necklace from a jewelry store in Venice Beach, California where she has been living since her release from the Betty Ford Center.