Posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:15 PM PDT by Vision
Mel Gibson apologizes for DUI arrest
LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson issued a lengthy statement Saturday apologizing for his drunk driving arrest and saying he has battled alcoholism throughout his life.
Gibson also apologized for what he said were "despicable" statements he made to the deputies who arrested him early Friday morning on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested," he said in a statement issued by his publicist. "I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse."
Publicist Alan Nierob declined to elaborate beyond the statement.
Gibson, 50, was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol after deputies stopped his 2006 Lexus LS 430 for speeding. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said deputies clocked him doing 87 mph in a 45 mph zone.
A breath test indicated Gibson's blood-alcohol level was 0.12 percent, Whitmore said. The legal limit in California is 0.08 percent.
The actor was released early Friday after posting $5,000 bail.
You can blame it on being drunk, tho.
OOPS...Ignore my post above...sorry...I'm going to have it deleted if I can...I read someone else's profile and thought it was yours. Mea Culpa
If one is a Neo-CON they don't "Pledge Allegiance to the Flag" of the U.S.A. They worship some New World Order Neo-CON flag.
Anyone who cares about sensible American foreign policy should be a Pat Buchanan fan.
Have you considered seeking help for your malady?
Actually you're the one I meant to write. The only difference I see between you and Buchanan is Buchanan doesn't hide the fact he's an anti-semite.
Thanks for the support.
Kisses and hugs.
Can you sleep tonight knowing a Hollywood actor may have said some nasty words about the Jews?
BTW, Jews in Lebanon are risking their lives, while you babies like you whine about a few words.
Pat welcomes your hatred.
He loves the USA.
I don't doubt that Pat loves the USA, after the same love that Hitler had for Germany. We see where Hitler's love for Germany took them.
Adrenaline.
Heard of it, seen it, experienced it.
If everybody knew what happens during and after a "suspicion of DWI" stop, they would be appalled.
Of course, everyone will soon know, as there are nearly 2 million such stops and arrests every year.
At that pace, everybody in this nation will experience that soon.
DWI is not what the uninitiated think it is.
The Jewish folks who criticized Gibson's making The Passion of the Christ and saw it as anti-semitic were obviously right.
Instead of ripping him for what he is and what he said I read comments here praising him for apologizing for his "indiscretion" or his "problem drinking."
The man hates Jews. If you choose to overlook that and continue to support him, you obviously have problems with Jews too.
Some pitcher on the Phillies recently beat his wife but issued an apology. He's a great guy too. Right?
Pat has no understanding of what the USA is all about.
Since Pat is an expert on hatred, I tend to believe you.
Hitler died 61 years ago.
What about Bismark or The Kaiser - what was their take on the current situation?
Neither one of them, Bismark or the Kaiser, remind me of Pat Buchanan.
He's an "enemy" of Israel, according to some on FR.
Frankly, I only care that he is a friend of the USA.
But anyone who loves Israel should pick up a Rifle & put away the keyboard. Jews are dying for Israel in Lebanon, while you type.
Yes he is an expert on it. With so much of it coming his way for mearly stating that being a Neo-CON lock stepping sheep is very foolish.
Some of Hildy's relatives already gave the seed blood so that Israel could be born. Now...what have you done other spew antisemite crap?
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