Judge's ruling reveals heated legal battle with Levi Johnston

A judge's ruling has revealed a heated legal custody battle between Sarah Palin's daughter and the father of her grandson. Bristol Palin, the daughter of the Republican vice presidential candidate has sued her one-time boyfriend Levi Johnston for sole custody of their 1-year-old son, Tripp.

Bristol Palin's request to keep the proceedings closed was denied last week by a Superior Court judge. A temporary order had authorized the use of pseudonyms while the court was considering the request, which stated that no good "could result to the child by an onslaught of media."

Levi Johnston, the father of 1-year-old Tripp, has pushed for open court proceedings, saying he "just wants a simple case on the merits."

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