July 28, 200620 yr LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Actor and director Mel Gibson was arrested Friday in Malibu, California, and charged with driving under the influence, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Gibson, 50, was pulled over early Friday while driving on the Pacific Coast Highway, said sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore. Officers on patrol reported Gibson was driving at an "excessively fast speed," he said. He was charged with a misdemeanor and posted $5,000 bond, Whitmore said. Gibson was not immediately available for comment. Gibson, who acted in the "Lethal Weapon" movie series, won an Oscar for directing 1995's Oscar-winning best picture "Braveheart." He reportedly financed the controversial movie "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), which he also directed, with $25 million of his own money. The film made $370 million at the domestic box office and currently ranks No. 10 on the all-time box office list. "Passion of the Christ" was nominated for three Oscars, but won none. Gibson's latest movie, "Apocalypto," set in the Mayan civilization of several centuries ago, is due in December.
July 29, 200620 yr It gets better Gibson yelled at the officer "'F*****g Jews... The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world... Are you a Jew?'" Looks like he really is how he was portrayed on South Park.
July 29, 200620 yr Well his dad believes the Holocaust never happened (and I wonder if he does as well) f***in anti semite. I shouldn't have ever given him the 8 bucks for that movie. We're told Gibson took two blood alcohol tests, which were videotaped, and continued saying how "f****d" he was and how he was going to "f***" Deputy Mee. OMGGGG He was going to f*** mee!
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended)
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) Why should we cut him slack for what he said?
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I have zero respect for Mel Gibson after all the anti semetic things I've heard about him.
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) Why should we cut him slack for what he said? [stupid voice] bcuz hez a celebriy, duhhhhh[/stupid voice] To be honest, we shouldn't.
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I have zero respect for Mel Gibson after all the anti semetic things I've heard about him. I heard Richard Gere got a gerbil stuck up his a** but I dont believe it. You have every right not to have any respect for Mel Gibson. But this thread is about his DUI and not what anti-semetic comments he has allegedly made in the past. He's freakin Mad Max!!!! :lol
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I have zero respect for Mel Gibson after all the anti semetic things I've heard about him. I heard Richard Gere got a gerbil stuck up his a** but I dont believe it. You have every right not to have any respect for Mel Gibson. But this thread is about his DUI and not what anti-semetic comments he has allegedly made in the past. He's freakin Mad Max!!!! :lol Well we don't even have to talk about 'The Passion', but how about the EFFING ANTI SEMETIC REMARKS he made DURING his DUI. DURRRRR
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I have zero respect for Mel Gibson after all the anti semetic things I've heard about him. I heard Richard Gere got a gerbil stuck up his a** but I dont believe it. You have every right not to have any respect for Mel Gibson. But this thread is about his DUI and not what anti-semetic comments he has allegedly made in the past. He's freakin Mad Max!!!! :lol Well we don't even have to talk about 'The Passion', but how about the EFFING ANTI SEMETIC REMARKS he made DURING his DUI. DURRRRR the anti-semetic and flamboyantly gay remarks he made, dude wanted to f*** the deputy.
July 29, 200620 yr I havent read the police incident report or seen the dashmount camera. I'll get back to you if Im able to/see fit to waste my time. Until then I cant comment on what your telling me he said.
July 29, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I have zero respect for Mel Gibson after all the anti semetic things I've heard about him. I heard Richard Gere got a gerbil stuck up his a** but I dont believe it. You have every right not to have any respect for Mel Gibson. But this thread is about his DUI and not what anti-semetic comments he has allegedly made in the past. He's freakin Mad Max!!!! :lol Well we don't even have to talk about 'The Passion', but how about the EFFING ANTI SEMETIC REMARKS he made DURING his DUI. DURRRRR would you feel better if he made anti-islamic or anti-buddhist remarks during his DUI...the guy was f***ed up...when f***ed up, we say stupid things and do even more stupid things...plus he's a celeb...every single one of them has offended someone at sometime...no big deal
July 29, 200620 yr I havent read the police incident report or seen the dashmount camera. I'll get back to you if Im able to/see fit to waste my time. Until then I cant comment on what your telling me he said. Mel Gibson=anti semite.
July 29, 200620 yr Author I have to laugh that some of you are taking this so much to heart, like it's a big deal. For those asking why everyone's making a big deal out it, who is? It's just funny that a major celebrity who claims to be a faithful christian is an agressive, bigoted, lush. I don't hear anyone calling for his immediate blacklisting from Hollywood. It's hilarious, and some people really need a sense of humor, if they get offended by other people enjoying it.
July 29, 200620 yr Alcohol? PCP sounds more like it. :mischief I have to laugh that some of you are taking this so much to heart, like it's a big deal. For those asking why everyone's making a big deal out it, who is? er...correct me if I'm wrong, but no one asked "why everyone's making a big deal out of it." It's hilarious, and some people really need a sense of humor, if they get offended by other people enjoying it. Again, correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't appear that "some people" were "offended by other people enjoying it." It's almost like you're talking down to people who don't exist...strange. :mischief2
July 29, 200620 yr I have to laugh that some of you are taking this so much to heart, like it's a big deal. For those asking why everyone's making a big deal out it, who is? It's just funny that a major celebrity who claims to be a faithful christian is an agressive, bigoted, lush. I don't hear anyone calling for his immediate blacklisting from Hollywood. It's hilarious, and some people really need a sense of humor, if they get offended by other people enjoying it. Oh the problem is that this isn't the first time anti-semetic references have surfaced in regards to Mel Gibsonnnnnnnnnnnn FTW
July 30, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I'm sure you wouldn't be saying that if he killed someone.
July 30, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I'm sure you wouldn't be saying that if he killed someone. Correct. That would be completely different. But there are thousands upon thousands of ppl in this world that have not gotten a DUI based simply on not being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whatever. Ive spent way to much time discussing M Gibson today.
July 30, 200620 yr Not a big deal. Its a second degree misdemeanor. Hundreds of people get arrested every day for suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He showed some poor judgment by driving impaired. Not like the guy smacked his wife or anything like a certain Phillies pitcher. Cut the guy a break. He's freakin Mad Max for christs sake. (no pun intended) I'm sure you wouldn't be saying that if he killed someone. Correct. That would be completely different. But there are thousands upon thousands of ppl in this world that have not gotten a DUI based simply on not being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whatever. Ive spent way to much time discussing M Gibson today. And each and every one of those thousands of people were complete morons and deserved the punishment they received. DUI's are serious sh*t and I have no respect for anyone who drives drunk, wrong place at the wrong time MY ASS.
July 30, 200620 yr I have to agree and it breaks my heart because Mel Gibson has made me get all giggly for years.
July 30, 200620 yr How is a DUI not a big deal? I've been trying to find out how many people a year die from drunk driving. "In 1982 alone, approximately 259600 persons died in alcohol-involved accidents." That quote is from the National Transportation Safety Board. I don't know if the figures are the same today, but whatever. Even one tenth of that is way too many deaths, considering that none of those needed to happen. It is a big deal. That anti-Semitic stuff just makes him a bigger asshat.
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