BRITTANY MURPHY - MURPHY'S HUSBAND DEFENDS HIS REPUTATION

MURPHY'S HUSBAND DEFENDS HIS REPUTATION

LATEST: Actress BRITTANY MURPHY's new British husband insists the numerous arrest warrants and civil lawsuits logged against him are normal procedure for a successful businessman. Producer Simon Monjack wed Just Married star Murphy earlier this month (May07) after just four months of dating. Last week (ends25May07), U.S. tabloid the National Enquirer exposed the Brit as an illegal visitor and dug up information suggesting Monjack has a civil judgment against him and a series of felony arrest warrants. But Monjack, who faces a court hearing about his future in America in July (07) and could be kicked out of the country, insists his reputation is being tarnished by people jealous of his success. He tells American publication Us, "Like all businessmen, I have faced many lawsuits. It is a real tragedy that success, greed, envy and celebrity are the motivation for attacking my family and character." Monjack's lawyer claims all cases against his client have either been dismissed, are settled or are being resolved. He also expects the arrest warrants to be dropped.