Mel Gibson Arrested for Drunk Driving

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BonosBaby12 said:
If it's true that really acted the way he did and said those slurs about Jewish people than I have lost all respect for him. There is nothing that could excuse such behavior like that :tsk:

anyone who watched Passion with any objectivity knew this.
 
Justin24 said:
I still think he is a great director.
he is a decent director

Leni-Riefenstahl was a great director.

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What about his new film Apocolypto??? I want to see that. It's based around the Mayan culture.
 
i will probably see it

but if he gives us a lot of people chopping up people
a lot of violence and gore like passion
i will walk out

the Mallick film, the new world

had a balance
and did a great job
 
Dismantled said:

innocent?

Mel Gibson's statement on drunk driving arrest


Associated Press

The following is the complete text of Mel Gibson's statement regarding his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol:

"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County sheriff's. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person.

"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said and I apologize to anyone who I have offended.

"Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry.

"I have battled the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."
 
Oh look!
Another righteous "religious" guy gets caught.
Why is it that all these people who like to preach get caught.
How many Televangelists, priests and blow hards DON'T break laws.
Rush, O'Reilly, Mel, every Catholic Priest in the U.S......everyone should mind their own lives.
Can't wait to see what Anne Coulter gets caught doing.
Only a matter of time.....
 
Innocent till guilty huh?
Do you feel this way for every drunk driver or just famous ones?
is he was some dirtbag in an 89 Honda Civic you'd be thinking "throw him in jail!"
I am pretty sure his letter of apology proves his guilt. I don't apologize for things I didn't do.
 
We have a law were everyone who is suspected of a crime is innocent until proven guilty and this goes for anyone.
 
I'm surprised that people are surprised. Mel Gibson has been a tool for about 20 years! Last decent movie he made was "Gallipoli".

Oh and Australians generally don't claim him as one of ours anymore. He was born in the US, you can have him! :wink:
 
elevation2u said:
where's the mughsot?!?!?!
:angry:

I know. I bet he looks all crazy with that animal looking thing on his face that he calls a beard.

I'm hoping the video that was taken by the police department leaks soon, too.


And as for the guilt thing, give me a break. He was going almost 90 mph in a 45mph zone, he failed the breathalyzer and admitted it was all true. He's guilty and he's an asshole for endangering other people's lives and for his dumbass comments.
 
BonosBaby12 said:
Hopefully he can learn from what has happened and get back to a healthier lifestyle again. Know that alcoholism has to be one hell of a battle to fight.
\

Amen.
 
deep said:


innocent?


nope..great director/actor whatever, I look foward to his Mayan movie, gore and all, he tells it like it was........guilty yes, for drunk driving..that is unexcuseable, its a crime that deserves more than just a fine in my opinion. I didn't catch the comments he made?
 
elevation2u said:
I though the comments were made by his dad?
somewhat correct

that is probably
where they originated

if a person holds a belief
but does not speak it
sooner or later it may slip out



i am dealing with this myself
in conversations with friends

(because I live in such a conservative, 90% plus white area)

i often hear jokes or remarks that have racists, anti-gay, immigrant bashing, anti-Semite, and even sexists overtones

i no longer just go along,

if it is not part of my sub-conscious
it can't slip out by accident
 
Some of the comments bolded, from the article posted by Lila:



TMZ has learned that Mel Gibson went on a rampage when he was arrested Friday on suspicion of drunk driving, hurling religious epithets. TMZ has also learned that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department had the initial report doctored to keep the real story under wraps.

TMZ has four pages of the original report prepared by the arresting officer in the case, L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy James Mee. According to the report, Gibson became agitated after he was stopped on Pacific Coast Highway and told he was to be detained for drunk driving Friday morning in Malibu. The actor began swearing uncontrollably. Gibson repeatedly said, "My life is f****d." Law enforcement sources say the deputy, worried that Gibson might become violent, told the actor that he was supposed to cuff him but would not, as long as Gibson cooperated. As the two stood next to the hood of the patrol car, the deputy asked Gibson to get inside. Deputy Mee then walked over to the passenger door and opened it. The report says Gibson then said, "I'm not going to get in your car," and bolted to his car. The deputy quickly subdued Gibson, cuffed him and put him inside the patrol car.

Once inside the car, a source directly connected with the case says Gibson began banging himself against the seat. The report says Gibson told the deputy, "You mother f****r. I'm going to f*** you." The report also says "Gibson almost continually [sic] threatened me saying he 'owns Malibu' and will spend all of his money to 'get even' with me."

The report says Gibson then launched into a barrage of anti-Semitic statements: "F*****g Jews... The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." Gibson then asked the deputy, "Are you a Jew?"


The deputy became alarmed as Gibson's tirade escalated, and called ahead for a sergeant to meet them when they arrived at the station. When they arrived, a sergeant began videotaping Gibson, who noticed the camera and then said, "What the f*** do you think you're doing?"

A law enforcement source says Gibson then noticed another female sergeant and yelled, "What do you think you're looking at, sugar tits?"

We're told Gibson took two blood alcohol tests, which were videotaped, and continued saying how "f****d" he was and how he was going to "f***" Deputy Mee.

Gibson was put in a cell with handcuffs on. He said he needed to urinate, and after a few minutes tried manipulating his hands to unzip his pants. Sources say Deputy Mee thought Gibson was going to urinate on the floor of the booking cell and asked someone to take Gibson to the bathroom.

After leaving the bathroom, Gibson then demanded to make a phone call. He was taken to a pay phone and, when he didn't get a dial tone, we're told Gibson threw the receiver against the phone. Deputy Mee then warned Gibson that if he damaged the phone he could be charged with felony vandalism. We're told Gibson was then asked, and refused, to sign the necessary paperwork and was thrown in a detox cell.

Deputy Mee then wrote an eight-page report detailing Gibson's rampage and comments. Sources say the sergeant on duty felt it was too "inflammatory." A lieutenant and captain then got involved and calls were made to Sheriff's headquarters. Sources say Mee was told Gibson's comments would incite a lot of "Jewish hatred," that the situation in Israel was "way too inflammatory." It was mentioned several times that Gibson, who wrote, directed, and produced 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," had incited "anti-Jewish sentiment" and "For a drunk driving arrest, is this really worth all that?"

We're told Deputy Mee was then ordered to write another report, leaving out the incendiary comments and conduct. Sources say Deputy Mee was told the sanitized report would eventually end up in the media and that he could write a supplemental report that contained the redacted information -- a report that would be locked in the watch commander's safe.

Initially, a Sheriff's official told TMZ the arrest occurred "without incident." On Friday night, Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore told TMZ: "The L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigation into the arrest of Mr. Gibson on suspicion of driving under the influence will be complete and will contain every factual piece of evidence. Nothing will be sanitized. There was absolutely no favoritism shown to this suspect or any other. When this file is presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney, it will contain everything. Nothing will be left out."

Gibson's rep Alan Nierob tells TMZ: "We are unaware of any of the information you mentioned in your email pertaining to a police report."
 
Justin24 said:
We have a law were everyone who is suspected of a crime is innocent until proven guilty and this goes for anyone.
So spending all night in a detox cell, as well as failing blood tests makes you innocent of drunk driving?
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