Posted on 08/22/2007 2:25:18 PM PDT by rocksblues
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Bill Murray could face a drunken driving charge after cruising through downtown Stockholm in a golf cart and refusing to take a breath test, citing U.S. law.
Police officers spotted the "Caddyshack" star early Monday in the slow-moving vehicle and noticed he smelled of alcohol when they pulled him over, said Detective-Inspector Christer Holmlund of the Stockholm police.
"He refused to blow in the (breath test) instrument, citing American legislation," Holmlund told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "So we applied the old method - a blood test. It will take 14 days before the results are in."
Murray, who had been at a golf tournament in Sweden, signed a document admitting that he was driving under the influence, and agreed to let a police officer plead guilty for him if the case goes to court, Holmlund said.
"Then he was let go. My guess is he went back to America," Holmlund said.
He said the 56-year-old actor-comedian would only be charged if tests show his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit, which is quite low in Sweden.
A very high alcohol level could lead to a prison sentence, but Holmlund said fines were more likely.
"There were no obvious signs, like when someone is really tipsy," he said.
An e-mail to Murrays lawyer, David Nochimson, seeking comment wasnt immediately returned.
The golf cart had been on display for a week outside the downtown hotel where Murray and other VIPs attending the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament, were staying, tournament head Fredrik Nilsmark said.
Murray apparently drove the golf cart to the trendy Cafe Opera nightclub, less than a mile away, and was pulled over on his way back to the hotel.
Nilsmark said the vehicle wasn't intended for guests but added: "I don't hold any grudge against Bill Murray for borrowing our cart for a while."
Cafe Opera manager Daniel Bodahl confirmed that Murray had visited the nightclub late Sunday and said "he was a very good guest."
It isn't illegal to drive a golf cart in city traffic in Sweden, but Holmlund said it is very unusual.
"I have done this since '68 and I've never experienced anything like this," he said.
Murray was among the early cast members on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." He was nominated for an Oscar for 2003's "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include "Groundhog Day" and "Rushmore."
Another liberal suppository in Europe. At least this trash is out of the country. If only they could take their friends. Maybe he could get Mel Gibson to throw in some ethnic comments.
A friend waited on him this spring when he was at dinner with Cubs manager Lou Pinella and Bears coach Lovie Smith. Their bill was 120 dollars they gave her 200 and told her to keep the change.
Even so, he’s one of the funniest people around. I can just imagine him being pulled over in a golf cart and refusing the test. Hilarious!
” after cruising through downtown Stockholm in a golf cart”
I hope it’s on film.
Ask anyone who has ever seen him at a sporting event for the truth.
The only time I’ve ever seen him act even slightly rude was to people who were itching for a fight probably to be able to sue and make money.
You believe in letting drunk drivers go free who cares how many people die.
It makes me sad to think of my friends killed by a drunk driver who was let free. You cheer when you hear of drunk driver deaths.
Since you think murder is okay what’s your favorite kind?
I can see a movie out of this...”The Cart”...where some Hollywood actor gets lost outside of the hotel complex in Norway...with a golfcart....gets drunk at a local pub with local Vikings...meets some former Norway actress and ends up at the local police station at midnight...trying to explain the rules of football to a bunch of naive Norwegian cops.
Count me in as a huge Bill Murray fan, yes he’s been in some clunkers, but he makes them tolerable.
Some of his best roles have been in movies where he wasn’t the “star”, like “Tootsie.”
He was also great in “The Lost City.”
Pretty emotional there aren't you Di? Where does the article say Bill was drunk? It does say he had alcohol on his breath, but apparently you are the judge and jury and you've already convicted him. Is that you Nancy Grace?
Man you are a tight-ass. What does "under the influence" mean Di? One beer? Ten beers? Half a beer? He signed "a paper" admitting he had some alcohol, that's it. The arresting officer admitted he showed no signs of even being tipsy or and other outward signs of drunkeness. And the hotel didn't mind he used the golfcart, plus, as IS STATED in the article, it isn't illegal to drive a cart on the street. Why are you so quick to convict him? Why won't you give an American the benefit of the doubt? No, you subscribe to the same notions as the foreign press.
American = bad news.
Interesting. Thanks.
I wonder who the ‘98 “Green” contribution was for? All the others are pretty old and maybe the Clinton years woke him up. Oh well.
He kills me. Sometimes even just the sight of his mug is enough.
Besides his obvious classics -- Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Lost In Translation, etc. -- I LOVED him in Rushmore.
Did you even read the article? He was as nice as could be, he let them take blood, he signed some stupid papers they wanted him to sign.
Where's the character defect?
Some of you people astound me. ARe you really conservatives? An overzealous bobbie pulls the guy over in a golf cart and a bunch of you are ready to hang the guy. Yes, NEVER give the American the benefit of the doubt. It's an International Incident!!!
I knew it!! Ever notice his kids and wife are never seen by the public. I believe that indicates a truly humble person that insists on having a private life.
Hey newbie, why don't you grab yourself a big bowl of shut-the-hell-up?
You can stop making stupid comments like this or you can leave the forum. It's up to you.
I like Bill Murray
I don’t care if he drove a golf cart on swedish roads
I like the fact that I had no idea what his political leanings were untill someone researched and posted them
I think that some people should lighten up
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