How Screwed is Mel Gibson?

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:24 pm

or: "How do you spell hypocrite"?

Gibson was stopped early Friday for allegedly driving his 2006 Lexus at 87 mph (140 kph) along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. With a blood alcohol level of 0.12% (the legal limit is 0.08% in California), he was arrested and released several hours later on $5,000

The arrest was initially reported to have been without incident, but celebrity Web site TMZ.com on Friday said authorities tried to cover up Gibson's behaviour and statements to save the star from embarrassment.

The Web site posted portions of what it called the arresting deputy's original report, which said Gibson was abusive, shouted anti-Jewish slurs and boasted that he "owned Malibu."

The TMZ report quoted Gibson as saying, "F..... Jews. The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." He then asked the deputy, "Are you a Jew?"

Gibson's longtime spokesman Alan Nierob on Saturday released a statement on behalf of his client, who admitted, "After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed."

The lengthy statement continued: "I apologise to anyone who I have offended. Also, I take this opportunity to apologise to the deputies involved for my belligerent behaviour."

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Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:26 pm

Everybody makes mistakes. I am not and don't think anybody should boycott his films or anything like they have been calling for.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:27 pm

He must have a new movie coming out.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:28 pm

but he's a public figure, stating how religious he is now, except for what seems to be from what I read, regular "slip ups".

I also read he had been partying in the company of several ladies whom none of were his wife ...

I feel sorry for his family ...

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:33 pm

Man, those are some bad poll choices

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:00 pm

As is the case with celebrities that get in trouble...he'll just buy his way out of it.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:14 pm

I won't be the first to throw a stone, celebrity or not. He screwed up royally and will pay one way or another. It's Hollywierd where everyone pretends!

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:18 pm

Just announced - he is entering rehab.

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:21 pm

Kip Patterson wrote:Just announced - he is entering rehab.

That's the standard response...

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:32 pm

Hi Jamie_R

Booze does strange things to ones mind if taken in sufficient quantities Jamie_R.

He also called (according to the Times of England) a female Police Officer "Sugar Tits" so that should be worth something in his favour.

This is a Poll from the Toronto Sun Paper today

Should Hollywood turn its back on Mel Gibson for his alleged anti-Semitic remarks?

Yes 40%

No 60%

Total Votes for this Question: 103

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minir

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:34 pm

bigmo66 wrote:I won't be the first to throw a stone, celebrity or not. He screwed up royally and will pay one way or another. It's Hollywierd where everyone pretends!

Precisely, I did a lot of stupid stuff under the influence too. I'm not proud of any of it and now wish it would have never happened, but there is no turning the clock back. Live and learn, then get Luvs!

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:56 pm

Who hasn't been in trouble and given a second chance now a days. Hopefully he'll learn from his mistakes.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:31 pm

Drunk driving? Yeah that's a mistake for sure.

The Jewish comments? Huge as far as I'm concerned. It would be different if indeed this was the first time. It's not. He's been questioned on his views on Judism before.

He's a bigoted racist. No more money from me.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:45 pm

Where is the who cares option?

SherriBabee · Post by **SherriBabee** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:56 pm

[quote="Jamie_R"][/QUOTE]
But you know the 'Hollywood Lifestyle' is a Fantasy World as far as their lifes go in the Public Eye... I mean it's probally like living in a Bubble or Dream World...

And 2nd, the Drinking 'if' he entered Rehab, he may have the disease of "Alcholism" which I grew up with.. Don't make ya a bad person, it IS a Disease...

So I for one hold judgement on the man as he has pressures in life just like us, but he's on the Hollywood Rollercoaster, im not... Just my 2cents worth folks, I don't follow the "Hollywood Tabloids" ..

Rgds
Sherri

chimdogger · Post by **chimdogger** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:41 pm

FUBAR!

Mel related quote...

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:49 pm

I want another Lethal Weapon movie!!!

knightmare · Post by **knightmare** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:04 pm

http://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-a ... -cover-up/

TMZ has learned that Deputy Mee audiotaped the entire exchange between himself and Gibson, from the time of the traffic stop to the time Gibson was put in the patrol car, and that the tape fully corroborates the written report.

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.

tHE_0ne · Post by **tHE_0ne** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:22 pm

I hear the next day the Chief of police ripped up the ticket

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:27 pm

knightmare wrote:http://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-a ... -cover-up/

TMZ has learned that Deputy Mee audiotaped the entire exchange between himself and Gibson, from the time of the traffic stop to the time Gibson was put in the patrol car, and that the tape fully corroborates the written report.

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.

I can believe that ...arrogant celeb types think they can get away with anything. asshats

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:33 pm

The vast Zionist conspiracy against him after making the passion of the christ finally nailed him.

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:40 pm

Zilog B wrote:The vast Zionist conspiracy against him after making the passion of the christ finally nailed him.

Damn that was gonna be my next post

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:59 pm

John wrote:The man has $850,000,000.

He will be OK

You can't buy happiness but money sure will buy a lot of public officials

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:32 am

Think · Post by **Think** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:25 am

Doesn't bug me at all. I can understand that under the influence you can say some nasty sentiments, especially when questionable actions are being done by zionists.

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:48 am

Bring back the old style copper who would temper outbursts like he gives out with a fair and equitable dose of a size 11 boot.
This airy-fairy new age method of policing is not werking.

He's in need of a year or so at Charm School. Maybe this will get him there.

Stick the fork in.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:57 am

Izzo wrote:I can believe that ...arrogant celeb types think they can get away with anything. asshats

David · Post by **David** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:11 am

Think wrote:Doesn't bug me at all. I can understand that under the influence you can say some nasty sentiments, especially when questionable actions are being done by zionists.

Mr. Gibson said Jews, not Zionists.

Like John said, he has plenty of money and he will in all likelihood maintain his popularity with gory semi-factual period pieces. Best of luck to him.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:18 am

Part of the arrest report has been published:

Transcript of Gibson Arrest Report
TMZ.com, a celebrity news website, published a four-page portion of Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy James Mee's handwritten report of actor-director Mel Gibson's arrest on suspicion of drunk driving on July 28, 2006. The Los Angeles Times confirmed the authenticity of the posted pages.

Here's a transcript of the arrest report, with profanities redacted and unreadable words in parentheses:

Page 5 of 8

Gibson performed the above sobriety test with the above results. Gibson also completed a preliminary alcohol screening test with result of .12% B.A.C. (see attached).

I then formed the opinion Gibson was intoxicated and had been driving (unreadable) of 23152 (unreadable), drunk driving.

Gibson was cooperative with the field investigation. His conduct began to change when I advised him he was being detained/arrested for drunk driving. Gibson became increasingly belligerent as he took stock of his predicament. Gibson angrily stated "Everything's (profanity redacted)," "My life is (profanity redacted)." Gibson became fixated on his notoriety and concern that this incident was going to be publicized.

In order to calm Gibson's concerns, I directed Gibson to the back seat of the patrol car, telling him, if he remained cooperative I would transport him without handcuffing. Gibson quickly turned and bolted toward his own vehicle, as he said, "I'm not going to get into your car." Gibson attempted to escape arrest.

I chased after Gibson, catching up as he reached the driver's side of his vehicle. I (unreadable) onto Gibson's (unreadable) from his back side with my hands and turned him a quarter turn so he was facing his vehicle's left side. Gibson offered no resistance. I placed Gibson's hands behind his back and handcuffed him without…

Page 6 of 8 (Facsimile distorted)

Gibson's belligerent attitude (unreadable). Gibson (unreadable) out profanities (unreadable), calling me, "You mother (profanity redacted)." Gibson repeatedly threatened me, saying, "I'm going to (profanity redacted) you. You're going to regret you ever did this to me."

While en route to Lost Hills Sheriff's (unreadable), Gibson's conduct remained (unreadable). Gibson almost continually threatened me, saying he "owns Malibu" and will spend all his money to "get even" with me. Gibson blurted out a barrage of anti-Semitic remarks about "(profanity redacted) Jews." Gibson yelled out, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." Gibson then asked, "Are you a Jew?"

Gibson's conduct concerned and frightened me to a point, I called ahead to the station requesting a sergeant meet the arrival of my patrol car in the station parking lot. Sgt. T. Palmer, #264317 and Sgt. J. Benning, #292797 met with me as I had requested. I briefed them about Gibson's conduct before directing him out of the patrol car. Sgt. Palmer began videotaping Gibson….

Page 7 of 8

to capture any continued belligerent conduct… Sgt. Palmer tape-recorded the chemical test, breath test Gibson performed (unreadable) the booking that followed. Gibson displayed continued belligerent conduct and mood swings, in which he cooperated by completing the breath test, but refused to provide booking information or sign any document.

I stored Gibson's vehicle prior to transporting him to the station…. While conducting an inventory search of Gibson's vehicle, I found, EV-1, a 750 ml bottle labeled, "Cazadores Tequila," that was approx. ¾ full of liquid contents, concealed in a brown paper bag, on the right rear floor guard of the vehicle. EV-1 placement in the vehicle was within easy reach of Gibson while he had been driving. Gibson merely had to reach over the front center console separating the two front bucket seats.

I advised Gibson (unreadable) EV-1. Gibson asked, "Was it in a brown paper bag?" When I answered, "Yes," Gibson quickly replied, "It's not mine." I determined Gibson was driving a vehicle in possession of an open container of (unreadable)….

Page 8 of 8

beverage in violation of 23202(A).

Gibson was booked on the indicated charges with the approval of Watch Sgt. Benning and Watch Sgt. (unreadable), # 213438.

I tape-recorded the field investigation. I did not place the tape into evidence because it also contains (unreadable) of other traffic (unreadable) and may be evidentiary in those instances.

link

wonder how long it'll be before the audio and video tapes hit the 'net ...

I love this part:

"Mr Gibson, we found a bottle of liquor in your car"
"Was it in a brown paper bag?"
"Yes"
"It's not mine"

thepieman · Post by **thepieman** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:21 pm

He is so screwed. I guess the JDL and ADL got involved and now ABC has pulled his miniseries which was supposed to be about the Holocaust.

Can you say... B7

Pie

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:23 pm

News reports are that he's reaching out to the Jewish community for help in healing.

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:21 pm

I love Mel

Everyone makes mistake once in awhile,so what ...

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:29 pm

I'm a fan of many of Mr. Gibson's films, but I fear that we may be seeing Mel as he truly is.

Alcohol didn't place those words in his mouth, it simply removed the inhibition that would've normally blocked such speech from coming out in public.

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:32 pm

Jim wrote:I'm a fan of many of Mr. Gibson's films, but I fear that we may be seeing Mel as he truly is.

Alcohol didn't place those words in his mouth, it simply removed the inhibition that would've normally blocked such speech from coming out in public.

Exactly...the acorn doesn't fall too far from the tree now doesn't it?

triniwasp · Post by **triniwasp** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:20 am

If he had his choice of political climates to screw up this bad in, this would be the right one. Besides its no secret he's anti-semetic.

David · Post by **David** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:23 am

He apologize and it is seems the that he is fairly well forgiven.

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:28 am

Screwed, Blued, Tattooed,

and Circumcised.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:57 am

downhill wrote: He's a bigoted racist. No more money from me.

I know of his remarks this time, but I am not sure I am aware of a previous time?

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:15 am

Roody, remember all the hoopla when The Passion of Christ came out about it being anti-Semitic?

Seems Gibsons pop, doesn't believe that the holocaust happened. When questioned on this and similar matters, Gibson reported that his Dad has never lied to him. He wouldn't answer the questions directly, leading to speculation that he carried a bias.

It's that a smoking gun? Not really but coupled with this latest incident, I'd agee with Izzo's statement that the acorn doesn't fall to far from the tree.

He just needed to be smarter than he was when pulled over. It just would have been a dui instead of a media circus.

*edit* I did find a link about the story but it's not what I would call a reliable source....

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_repo ... 5217c.html

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:13 am

Yeah I remember that incident. I guess I am still a little skeptical to tie that on to Mel himself. I do know the heat he took for making that film though.