In a statement, Gibson says, "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."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 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."
While Gibson does not elaborate on the "despicable" comments he made, entertainment website TMZ.com have obtained a police incident report, which alleges the Hollywood star made anti-Semitic comments towards arresting officers."
Christopher Hitchens says the statement is verbose and this other writer says he does not elaborate. I guess you can't please everybody.
I wonder what a Hitchens statement of remorse, apology and personal accountability for something awful that he's done would look like.
Cordially,
"Following the last series of votes on Wednesday evening, I returned to my home on Capitol Hill and took the prescribed amount of Phenergan and Ambien," Some time around 2:45 a.m., I drove the few blocks to the Capitol Complex believing I needed to vote. Apparently, I was disoriented from the medication." "At no time before the incident did I consume any alcohol." At the time of the accident, I was instructed to park my car and was driven home by the United States Capitol Police. At no time did I ask for any special consideration, I simply complied with what the officers asked me to do." "I have the utmost respect for the United States Capitol Police and the job they do to keep Members of Congress and the Capitol Complex safe. "I have contacted the Chief of Capitol Police and offered to meet with police representatives at their earliest convenience as I intend to cooperate fully with any investigation they choose to undertake."