Celebrity Court

Aaron Carter, brother to Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, and former boytoy of both Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan was arrested for possession of marijuana.

It is funny to remember when Hilary and Lindsay were fighting over Aaron.  Granted they were just young teens, but it is still amusing.  What did he really have to offer?  Blond hair and a smile?  Sort of like the popular boy in high school.  Quite a jump from him to Joel Madden for Hillary and from him to a whole slew of guys for Lindsay.

I guess the most surprising thing about this story is not that he got arrested but that it was only for pot.  Given what other young “celebrities” are into, marijuana doesn’t really seem too bad.

What is sad is that in all the stories that I read about him, he has been described as I described him above: by his relation to someone else (brother, ex-boyfriend).  He hasn’t even really done anything to make a name for himself and it is unclear what it is that he does with his time.

A quick glance at a press photo website shows that he has had recent appearances at a wrestling match, parties, fashion week, and the Kids Choice Awards.  I guess if you have one time fame you can milk that for as long as people can remember you?  Maybe young Aaron should stop going to so many parties and get a real job.  Although I suppose it is easier to be famous for being famous than be famous for being talented.  Just ask Paris Hilton.

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Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, known for his roles in films like Bend in Like Beckham and for his work on the Showtime series The Tudors was arrested in a Dublin airport yesterday afternoon. He was charged with public drunkenness and breach of the peace.

The police were called after he was reportedly disruptive at the British Airways ticket counter and at an airport gate. He was told several times to calm down, but when he did not, he was arrested. He was released from jail on bail and will head to court on December 5th to face charges.

I cannot really speculate on what the Irish courts will do for a charge like this, but in the United States it would most likely get dropped or he could get time served. It really is not that big of a deal, but they may treat it more harshly because it was in an airport, where there are security concerns, rather than in a pub.

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I reported last week that it was imminent and today charges were filed against Nick Hogan in connection with the car crash that left his friend in a coma. As I correctly predicted, he was charged with reckless driving following his arrest. Do I know my vehicle code or what? The photo was taken today when he booked and is courtesy of TMZ.

The family issued a statement, which said in part that it was unfortunate that passenger John Graziano was not wearing his seatbelt and they were grateful that Nick had his on. Some outlets, like TMZ, have interpreted that to be blaming the victim; essentially saying that it is John’s fault that he is in a coma. I am not sure that was their intent. It sounds to me like the are simply trying to warn others about the dangerous of seatbelt safety. Of course I could be wrong and it the statement could be a carefully worded plan of attack to sour the potential jury pool and get Nick an acquittal down the line.

I have a feeling, though, that this might not go to trial and Nick may plead out. The only thing that might prevent such an action is fear that an admission of culpability might be used against Nick by John’s family to get a settlement in a civil case. It is expected that John might need specialized care the rest of his life and I am sure that if I were his mother, I would want the responsible party to be paying for that care. The fact that Nick’s father has deep pockets certainly won’t hurt in that department.

Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan, John Graziano, Nick Bollea

Rising star Shia LeBeouf was arrested yesterday for criminal trespass at a Chicago Walgreens, according to Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times. Not exactly the way to go if you are trying to toughen up your image. I would suggest a bar brawl.

Shia is in town to work on the film Eagle Eye, although he is best known for his role in Transformers and his upcoming role in the new Indiana Jones movie.

I am quite familiar with the Walgreens in question. It is open 24 hours, is located on the “Magnificent Mile,” and is one of the older Walgreens in the downtown area.

No information on why Shia was in the Walgreens at approximately 2:00 a.m., but he was reportedly drunk and refused to leave, which resulted in his arrest. Maybe they had run out of whatever post-drinking snack he enjoys?

He was reportedly told by a security guard that he had to leave because he was intoxicated. After police arrived he was taken to the jail, where he was ‘”very courteous and polite” before posting bond several hours later.

He is next scheduled to appear in court at Branch 29 on November 28th. The charge he is facing is only a misdemeanor and I doubt, even if he is convicted, that he will receive any jail time. My guess is that the charges will probably be dropped when the case gets to court later this week. It really is not a big deal, he did not harm anyone, and really, what Chicago resident hasn’t been drunk in a Walgreens? He just needs to learn his inside voice.

Shia LaBeouf, Walgreens

Despite being arrested last week for driving under the influence of alcohol, former Olympian and TNA wresting champion Kurt Angle denies that he did anything illegal.

According to TMZ, Angle’s attorney stated that Angle is maintaining his innocence in the incident and stated that Angle showed no signs of intoxication and the police do not have first hand knowledge that he drove the vehicle. The attorney asserted that arrest occurred because of Angle’s celebrity status.

According to 24wrestling, the police stated that another motorist reported that they saw Angle’s vehicle pull out of a bar and nearly hit their vehicle. Angle’s car then reportedly crossed the center line and almost hit a sign.

The motorist took down the plate information of the car and gave it to police, who then went to Angle’s home. Angle admitted that he had just left the local bar. Angle was reportedly then given a field sobriety test, which he failed.

It appears that no Breathalyzer test nor blood sample were completed. Angle will have to report to court on the charge, although no date has yet been set.

Angle first rose to fame in 1996 when he won the Olympic gold medal in wrestling. He competed despite having broken two of his cervical vertebrae prior to that. He has wrestled with TNA (Total Non-stop Action) since September of 2006.

This is not the first bad press Angle has received. Earlier this year he was involved in steroid allegations, which he denied. He stated that he had not received any illegal performance-enhancing drugs and all medications that he used because of his injuries were under a doctor’s care.

Kurt Angle, DUI

According to TMZ, actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of DUI in West Hollywood Monday night after attending a party thrown by Fox at Area nightclub. Sutherland reporedly had a blood alcohol level of .22.

According to CelebTV, Sutherland has four prior DUI arrests, dating back to 1988. His most recent arrest was in 2004. If convicted, Sutherland would have to serve a mandatory five days in jail. However, TMZ is also reporting that Sutherand’s 2004 conviction resulted in a sentence of five years probation. That means that this latest run-in could result in a probation violation, which could result in serious jail time.

Sutherland was pulled over after making an illegal U-turn, which proves my long-standing motto that if you are intoxicated or if you are carrying anything in your car that is illegal, obey the traffic laws.

Sutherland was released on bond and is headed to court on October 16.

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O.J. Simpson was arrested in connection with a burglary of a hotel room in Las Vegas. He will be charged with robbery, burglary, and assault in association with the incident in which he is accused of taking sports memorabilia. One of the victims, Bruce Fromong, said it was a “home invasion-type robbery.”

Simpson claims that he went to the hotel after hearing that some of his belongings were being sold there. He said that he and his acquaintances removed the items which belonged to him from the room, but that no guns were involved. The police have stated that firearms were involved in the offense.

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According to TMZ soap opera star Kirsten Storms was arrested for driving under the influence over the weekend. Storms is known for her role as Belle Black on Days of Our Lives and Maxie Jones on General Hospital. She also provides her voice for a role on Disney’s Kim Possible. I am sure Disney is not too happy with her right now.

Storms, 23, was pulled over in Los Angeles after a lit cigarette was thrown out of her car. The police then administered field sobriety tests after smelling alcohol. She failed and was arrested for DUI.

Kirsten Storms, DUI, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Kim Possible

It sounds like what happened back stage at the MTV Video Music Awards may have been more interesting than what happened on stage (unless you call Britney Spears’ comeback disaster “interesting.”) If you watched the VMAs, which aired live, you may have been wondering what P. Diddy meant when he said that Kid Rock was supposed to be presenting with him and then made some comment about rock stars fighting.

According to TMZ, Kid Rock got into a fight with Tommy Lee backstage at the Palms Casino and Hotel. Kid Rock “slapped up” Tommy Lee and police were called. Kid Rock was cited for misdemeanor battery, but allowed to stay at the show.

Both Kid Rock and Tommy Lee were formerly married to Pamela Anderson.

Britney Spears, VMAs, Kid Rock, Tommy Lee, Palms Casino

Graham Shear, the lawyer for actor Jude Law issued a statement which confirmed that Jude met with police regarding an incident with the paparazzi outside of his home.

I can confirm that Jude Law voluntarily attended Marylebone Police Station yesterday following an alleged incident outside his house earlier in the day. Mr. Law provided the police with a statement regarding his denials of allegations by a ‘paparazzi’ photographer against him and made his own allegations concerning the photographer. Jude has the utmost respect for the police and whilst this is an ongoing matter no further comment will be made.

According to previous reports, Jude had “attacked” a photographer who said that Jude “went nuts,” even though the photographer was not taking photos. Jude reportedly also accused the photographer of “being a pedophile that only wanted to shoot Jude’s children.”

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Jude Law, paparazzi, Graham Shear, Marylebone Police

Lucky to escape unhurt, Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs crashed his brand-new Lamborghini Murcielago, valued at over $300,000, early Monday morning. Briggs was reportedly traveling home to suburban Northbrook after visiting at least two nightclubs in Chicago, when he crashed at approximately 3:00 a.m. He then left his heavily damaged car on the side of the road, where it was found abandoned by the police.

Briggs, who admitted that he was driving the vehicle, is facing a misdemeanor charge for leaving the scene of an accident. He was also given tickets for failing to notify police of the crash and improper lane usage. He will have to head to court on October 4th.

There has been rampant speculation that alcohol may have played a role in the crash, which would explain why Briggs would not have called the police, or at the very least a tow-truck, after the accident. Because he did not speak with police until late Monday afternoon, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to prove a driving under the influence charge. It is also possible that Briggs was simply speeding, especially considering the fact that the Lamborghini can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.

Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune

Lance Briggs, speeding, car accident, Chicago Bears

Bill Murray was pulled over by Swedish police on Monday as he drove a golf cart through downtown Stockholm. According to reports, after police smelled alcohol, they wanted to administer a Breathalyzer test. Murray refused the Breathalyzer, so the police drew blood. The results of the blood test will take a couple of weeks.

Murray does not seem too concerned about the arrest, as he reportedly signed a document admitting to driving the golf cart under the influence of alcohol and gave permission to the police to plead guilty on his behalf.

According to DUI.com, a blood alcohol level of only .02 while driving constitutes driving under the influence in Sweden. In contrast, in Illinois, a state Murray frequents, the illegal blood alcohol level is .08.

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