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Mel Gibson apologizes for DUI arrest
AP ^ | 7/29/06 | SANDY COHEN

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.


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To: DJ MacWoW

Registered has done it again...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1674519/posts?page=5

241 posted on 07/29/2006 11:20:30 PM PDT by LowOiL ("I am neither . I am a Christocrat" - Benjamin Rush)
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To: Hildy; Howlin



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.


242 posted on 07/29/2006 11:20:48 PM PDT by Brandie (I do not ask you to support our Troops, I tell you that you must or you are no friend of mine.)
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To: cyborg
I already have and I'm off to bed myself, my friend. :-)

Nighty night......................

243 posted on 07/29/2006 11:21:18 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

Are you a grammar teacher or a poor debater? Or both??


244 posted on 07/29/2006 11:21:45 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: rcocean
Why apologize when I'm right?

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.

245 posted on 07/29/2006 11:23:47 PM PDT by Howlin (Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
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To: Greg Weston
I'm a VERY good debater, which you aren't.

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

246 posted on 07/29/2006 11:25:55 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Brandie; DJ MacWoW

All I can say is wow DJ MacWoW.


247 posted on 07/29/2006 11:29:36 PM PDT by Scarlet7
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To: nopardons

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.


248 posted on 07/29/2006 11:30:20 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: Howlin
Forgive me, isn't this a conservative forum?

Strange that "Patsie" is now verboten given that he was a leader of the conservative movement for 40 years. To some the only issue that matters is Israel.

"Mean-spirited" - liberal speak for "we don't like it but can't think of any objective reason to attack it"

Reagan was "mean-spirited" so I'm glad to be called that.
249 posted on 07/29/2006 11:34:23 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: Scarlet7; Brandie

He apologised.


250 posted on 07/29/2006 11:35:14 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: Greg Weston
Nope, I called YOUR stupid, incorrect DECLARATIVE STATEMENT of what a neo-con is, damned dead wrong.

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.

251 posted on 07/29/2006 11:35:45 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Invincibly Ignorant

It's "anti-Semitic."

I wasn't wrong.

Your memory is permeable.

You've not exposed me.

Your "great" memory is highly selective.


252 posted on 07/29/2006 11:36:02 PM PDT by Petronski (Living His life abundantly.)
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To: DJ MacWoW

If what he said isn't an apology, I don't know what is.


253 posted on 07/29/2006 11:37:15 PM PDT by Scarlet7
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To: Scarlet7
If what he said isn't an apology, I don't know what is.

Me neither.

254 posted on 07/29/2006 11:38:55 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: DJ MacWoW

Not really.


255 posted on 07/29/2006 11:39:27 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: DJ MacWoW

I'm beginning to sense bloodlust.


256 posted on 07/29/2006 11:42:36 PM PDT by Scarlet7
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To: rcocean
Strange that "Patsie" is now verboten given that he was a leader of the conservative movement for 40 years.

ROFLMAO. You're delusional, too!

257 posted on 07/29/2006 11:42:44 PM PDT by Howlin (Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
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To: Brandie

Thanks, brandie with an
"ie".

I'm happy you support me.


258 posted on 07/29/2006 11:43:17 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: nopardons
What'd he leave out? It's certainly more of an apology and confession than most people give.

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."

259 posted on 07/29/2006 11:43:24 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: Scarlet7

I'm going to bed. :)


260 posted on 07/29/2006 11:44:22 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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