Posted on 07/29/2006 10:39:11 AM PDT by dogbyte12
Mel Gibson
LOS ANGELES - A blitzed Mel Gibson launched into an obscenity-laced tirade when he was busted on suspicion of drunken driving early yesterday, threatening an officer and making anti-Semitic and sexually abusive remarks, according to a police report.
The "Passion of the Christ" director repeatedly said, "My life is f----d," according to the report by Los Angeles County Deputy James Mee, which was obtained by TMZ.com. The celebrity news Web site posted excerpts of the handwritten report.
Gibson, 50, was pulled over for speeding at 3:10 a.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif., cops said. The Oscar-winning "Braveheart" star and director was driving 80 mph when he was snared by a radar trap, sheriff's deputies said. The speed limit in that area is 45 mph to 55 mph.
Gibson failed both alcohol breath and field sobriety tests, deputies said. His blood-alcohol level was .12, Deputy Anthony Moore said. The legal limit is .08 in California.
According to the incident report obtained by TMZ.com, the Road Warrior embarked on a belligerent, anti-Semitic outburst when he realized he had been busted.
"F-----g Jews. The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," Mee's report quotes him as saying.
"Are you a Jew?" Gibson asked the deputy, according to the report.
The actor also berated the deputy, threatening, "You motherf----r. I'm going to f--- you," according to Mee's report.
The actor also told the cop he "owns Malibu" and would spend all his money "to get even with me," Mee said in his report.
TMZ quoted a law enforcement source as saying Gibson noticed a female sergeant on the scene and yelled at her, "What do you think you're looking at, sugar t--s?"
Deputy Mee then wrote an eight-page report detailing of the incident, but higher-ups in the sheriff's department felt it was too "inflammatory" to release and would merely serve to incite "Jewish hatred," TMZ said.
Reached for comment on TMZ's report last night, Deputy Moore said the department would neither deny nor confirm its content. He could offer no explanation for why Mee's report was withheld from reporters.
Gibson rep Alan Neirob could not be reached for comment last night.
Earlier, when asked about the arrest, his assistant said in an e-mailed statement, "At this time we don't have any information on this matter but are checking into it."
A devout Catholic, Gibson has been dogged by allegations of anti-Semitism - which he has steadfastly denied - since his 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ," about the crucifixion of Jesus.
Once known as a Hollywood bad boy, the Aussie-raised Gibson was known to down five beers before breakfast at his partying peak. But Gibson has said he gave up drinking in the 1980s at the urging of Tina Turner, his co-star in "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome."
Gibson was previously busted for driving under the influence in 1984. In that case, he ran a red light and struck another car in Toronto while filming "Mrs. Soffel" with Diane Keaton. He pleaded guilty and was fined $240.
After yesterday's bust, Gibson was booked at the Lost Hills sheriff's station at 4:06 a.m. The father of seven spent a few hours in the lockup before being released on $5,000 bail at 9:45 a.m., sheriff's deputies said.
His case will be further investigated and sent to the district attorney's office for review. No court date has been set.
The sheriff's department has previously released mug shots of other stars arrested for drunken driving, including actress Kim Delaney in 2002, but Gibson's booking photo "was not available," according to department spokesman Steve Whitmore.
Sheriff Lee Baca personally ordered Gibson's mug kept under wraps, a deputy told the Daily News.
The California Highway Patrol, which has busted stars including Nick Nolte and former "Growing Pains" cutie Tracey Gold for DUI, routinely releases stars' mug shots, no matter how unflattering.
"Sounds like something Pat Buchanan, a notorious anti-semite, would say."
And that sounds like something, Frank Rich, the notorious, Christian Hater would say.
>>Sorry Sinky, I got you mixed up with NoPardons.<
Oh man, is the thread that's gonna turn into "that thread?"
I think I'm gonna go play Oblivion instead.
Surely you don't deny that Pat is an anti-semite? There's plenty of evidence. Lately, he's not even trying to hide it.
Um, you do realize most actors are Jewish?
Hollywood IS Jewish.
There's nothing wrong with Nopardons that a few days in AA wouldn't cure.
Happy now, Teach...?!?
Sorry, I don't have a clue what the rest of that statement means...do I need to buy a vowel or something?
Wait one second...he's a celebrity...and along with the riches comes the responsibility. He just didn't make a fool of himself, if true, he made racist remarks that confirm what people have whispered about him for years. I'm surprised so many here are so willing to discount this. If it were another celebrity who made such outrageous anti-Christian remarks, the fur would be flying. Hey, life won't come to an end...but he's a controversial figure, by his own doing...he's fair game...sorry.
By The Associated Press
July 29. 2006 4:23PM
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.
"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."
http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/APE/607290755
ROFLMAO... yes...AT you!!!
If this is true then Gibson has cashed his last check.
I haven't seen anyone talk about the point of all this. All the people who accused Gibson of his anti-semetic portrayal of Jews in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST get to sit back and say, "I TOLD YOU SO." As a Jew, and as someone who defended Gibson, I feel a bit .... stupid.
Sounds like a step in the right direction.
Knock it off.
No matter that he's rich, or famous, he said some things under the influence..something I've done myself. I've never had reason to say, or wanted to say, anything antisemitic, but I've told my husband a few choice words..
If everything I've said while intoxicated were taken at face value, I'd hate to see what my life would be.
Give Mel a break. We are willing to do it for Katrina Freeloaders, Illegal Aliens, Congressmen, the Vatican, Koffe Annan..geez! Mel is just an actor..and a person.
A person with faults and GOOD points as well.
Look, buddy, you've called me "Sugar" and now you're making filthy comments (with your head rammed so far up Mel's rear) Shut up and go away before I hit abuse.
Be my guest...takes two to tango. If you can't stand the heat, stay outta the kitchen, "Buddy"! ;-)
Look-- obviously you are a very hostile, dirty-mouthed man. Leave me alone. Do not post to me again. If you do I will not respond. Go stalk someone else.
I there a tape? Maybe in your eyes?
I don't think so. Hollywood loves antisemitic, and movie goers don't care.
Mel has just improved his reputation with directors,and Mels movies are pretty good. He ain't a Dixie Chick after all....
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