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CALABASAS, California (AP) -- The deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving said Monday that he feels bad for damage to the star's reputation but hopes Gibson thinks twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel.
James Mee, a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, told The Associated Press that he considered it a routine arrest and didn't take seriously any comments that Gibson made.
Meanwhile, ABC announced it had canceled a planned miniseries about the Holocaust that it was developing with Gibson's Icon Productions. (Watch how Gibson's meltdown may cost him -- 1:54)
Gibson reportedly unleashed an anti-Semitic tirade and made other offensive comments when he was pulled over, initially for speeding, early Friday along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. He was then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gibson has issued a public apology for his conduct without specifying what he said or did.
"I don't take pride in hurting Mr. Gibson," said Mee, a 17-year deputy who is Jewish. "What I had hoped out of this is that he would think twice before he gets behind the wheel of a car and was drinking. ... I don't want to ruin his career. I don't want to defame him in any way or hurt him."
ABC, in announcing the cancellation of the Holocaust project, said in a short statement that since "it has been nearly two years and we have yet to see the first draft of a script, we have decided to no longer pursue this project with Icon."
Network spokesman Kevin Brockman declined to comment on whether the decision was motivated by Gibson's arrest.
Meanwhile, agent Ari Emanuel issued a statement on HuffingtonPost.com in which he called on Hollywood to stop working with Gibson, noted Reuters.
"At a time of escalating tensions in the world, the entertainment industry cannot idly stand by and allow Mel Gibson to get away with such tragically inflammatory statements," he said. "People in the entertainment community, whether Jew or Gentile, need to demonstrate that they understand how much is at stake in this by professionally shunning Mel Gibson and refusing to work with him, even if it means a sacrifice to their bottom line."
An official police report on the arrest substantiates claims that Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy, officials said earlier Monday.
Sheriff's Department officials sent prosecutors their case, which also says a tequila bottle was found in Gibson's car when he was pulled over.
The entertainment Web site TMZ.com had reported that the sheriff's department was considering eliminating the anti-Semitic remarks from its official report.
The report forwarded to prosecutors cites Gibson as making disparaging comments about Jews, according to the law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
TMZ reported that Gibson said, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," and asked the arresting officer, "Are you a Jew?"
In the interview outside his home, Mee would not comment specifically on what Gibson said.
Questions were raised about whether police were covering up Gibson's remarks partly because the actor has a relationship with Sheriff Lee Baca. He has dressed in a sheriff's uniform to film public service announcements for Baca's Star Organization, a charity group that raises scholarships for children of department employees. Gibson also donated $10,000, said sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ies&ref=google
I think people need to take a chill pill, Two many people listen to the media. And not wait for the investigation to be done with.
And that really pisses me off.
James Mee, a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, told The Associated Press that he considered it a routine arrest and didn't take seriously any comments that Gibson made.
Meanwhile, ABC announced it had canceled a planned miniseries about the Holocaust that it was developing with Gibson's Icon Productions. (Watch how Gibson's meltdown may cost him -- 1:54)
Gibson reportedly unleashed an anti-Semitic tirade and made other offensive comments when he was pulled over, initially for speeding, early Friday along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. He was then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gibson has issued a public apology for his conduct without specifying what he said or did.
"I don't take pride in hurting Mr. Gibson," said Mee, a 17-year deputy who is Jewish. "What I had hoped out of this is that he would think twice before he gets behind the wheel of a car and was drinking. ... I don't want to ruin his career. I don't want to defame him in any way or hurt him."
ABC, in announcing the cancellation of the Holocaust project, said in a short statement that since "it has been nearly two years and we have yet to see the first draft of a script, we have decided to no longer pursue this project with Icon."
Network spokesman Kevin Brockman declined to comment on whether the decision was motivated by Gibson's arrest.
Meanwhile, agent Ari Emanuel issued a statement on HuffingtonPost.com in which he called on Hollywood to stop working with Gibson, noted Reuters.
"At a time of escalating tensions in the world, the entertainment industry cannot idly stand by and allow Mel Gibson to get away with such tragically inflammatory statements," he said. "People in the entertainment community, whether Jew or Gentile, need to demonstrate that they understand how much is at stake in this by professionally shunning Mel Gibson and refusing to work with him, even if it means a sacrifice to their bottom line."
An official police report on the arrest substantiates claims that Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy, officials said earlier Monday.
Sheriff's Department officials sent prosecutors their case, which also says a tequila bottle was found in Gibson's car when he was pulled over.
The entertainment Web site TMZ.com had reported that the sheriff's department was considering eliminating the anti-Semitic remarks from its official report.
The report forwarded to prosecutors cites Gibson as making disparaging comments about Jews, according to the law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
TMZ reported that Gibson said, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," and asked the arresting officer, "Are you a Jew?"
In the interview outside his home, Mee would not comment specifically on what Gibson said.
Questions were raised about whether police were covering up Gibson's remarks partly because the actor has a relationship with Sheriff Lee Baca. He has dressed in a sheriff's uniform to film public service announcements for Baca's Star Organization, a charity group that raises scholarships for children of department employees. Gibson also donated $10,000, said sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ies&ref=google
I think people need to take a chill pill, Two many people listen to the media. And not wait for the investigation to be done with.
And that really pisses me off.
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From: Tomball, Texas
RE: Mel Gilbson
That's Hollywood for ya...
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke.
And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke.
And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
RE: Mel Gilbson
ORIGINAL: montejassThat's Hollywood for ya...
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke. And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke. And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
Sorry, Mr `Montejass, I just can't control myself - Zometimes[IMG]local://upfiles/714/FD04F367258E46A5BA0ECFD0901F438E.jpg[/IMG]
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From: Las Vegas, NV
RE: Mel Gilbson
ORIGINAL: montejass
That's Hollywood for ya...
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke.
And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
That's Hollywood for ya...
I get really tired of hearing the media's spin on all thing but more importantly Hollywood figures. If I have to listen to one more story on the Pitt & Lolie kid I am going to simply puke.
And really, is the earth going to stop spinning when and if we ever see "Baby Suri"!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK NOT....
Seriously, aren't there more important things i the world to talk about? Even so, if we need to hear about what movie stars are up to, do we really need to know that they just sneezed and wiped without aloe in their kleenex? I just recently saw a headline on the cover of one of those stupid celebrity magazines: "They are just like us!" wherein: " The buy their own produce," "they talk on the cell phone while on a cigarette break," etc... NO S***, SHERLOCK!!!!!
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