Registered has done it again...
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.
What Mel said was anti-semitic and he never said one word to apologize about it, not one. I will never forgive him for that.
Nighty night......................
Are you a grammar teacher or a poor debater? Or both??
But you're not right.
What right does she have to fly the Israeli flag in the *USA* without comment.
But you are stupid.
But that's just me - an average American.
You're far from "average." You're a prime example of what people consider a "mean-spirited conservative."
And you're a damn Patsie.
Very badly worded replies, from people who believe that they and only they know what's what, but don't, deserve every plucking, for every error they make. You went after a passel of others, yet you really haves nothing at all with which to do so; unless hot air counts now. LOL
All I can say is wow DJ MacWoW.
OK you are a self proclaimed "VERY good debater". Congrats you must be very proud. But you called a opinion of what a Neo-CON is a "factual statement".
That's just plain dumb.
He apologised.
When called out, you now claim that it is "just your opinion". That makes you a VERY bad debater and a fool; not to mention dumb.
You said that I'm NOT a good debater. I responded that I am. These are opinions; please learn the difference between what is an opinion and what is word/term definitions.....there really ARE a difference between the two things.
It's "anti-Semitic."
I wasn't wrong.
Your memory is permeable.
You've not exposed me.
Your "great" memory is highly selective.
If what he said isn't an apology, I don't know what is.
Me neither.
Not really.
I'm beginning to sense bloodlust.
ROFLMAO. You're delusional, too!
Thanks, brandie with an
"ie".
I'm happy you support me.
Mel Gibson's statement on his DUI arrest
"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 sheriffs. 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."
I'm going to bed. :)
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