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Amanda Bynes Placed Under 5150 Hold. But What Is It?

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Bynes was put under the same involuntary hold as Britney Spears and other celebs. Here’s what that means.

Kevin Fallon
Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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