Oh No! They Didn't!!!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
United States
June 7, 2007 3:47pm CST
Medical reasons my a$$. She probably had a hangover. It seems our judicial system what how they deal with celebrities and illegal immigrants wants to make us the laughing stock of the world!! What do you think of this latest farce?
Paris Hilton out of jail for medical reasons
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hotel heiress Paris Hilton was let out of jail and put under house arrest on Thursday after serving three days of a three-week sentence, sparking a debate over whether fame worked for her or against her.
Officials said Hilton, 26, a symbol for many of the privilege and excesses of American celebrity culture, was released from jail for undisclosed medical reasons but was fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet to track her movements and ordered confined to her house for the next 40 days.
During a news conference, Steve Whitmore of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's office declined to reveal the medical issue that led to her "reassignment" or say why she could not be treated in jail.
The syndicated TV show "Entertainment Tonight," citing sources close to Hilton's family, reported on its Web site that Hilton had developed a rash on her body, while celebrity Web site TMZ.com reported Hilton's medical condition was psychological.
TMZ cited unidentified law enforcement sources as saying a psychiatrist who visited her in jail found she was in danger of a nervous breakdown.
Los Angeles County detention facilities, like many jails around the country, are known to have problems controlling outbreaks of staphylococcus infections, which can cause rashes. But Whitmore said staph was not an issue in Hilton's case.
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN0718148720070607?src=060707_1031_FEATURES_entertainment
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Jun 07
Anyexcuse wil do to come up the fact thet from the very beginning there was no intention of keeping her in jail.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
8 Jun 07
We saw a lot of this on our news last night. Even tjhough he is confined o her home, she can have parties, visitors, anything she likes!
I bet the medical issues are psychological. The silly women would have worked herself up into such a state. Of course, any other prisoner who had psychological issues, would NOT have been released from jail, to spenmd the sentence in their own home.
What a farce!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Jun 07
Well she had a big fancy bash before (supposedly) going to do jail time now she probably have a huge welcome home, or I got out of jail free, party with all her airhead friends and suck ups.
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
8 Jun 07
You are so right Jenny. What a flipping farce!
She has to stay in her 25,000 sqare foot HollyWood Hills home.
Wow. That's serious punishment. lol
Lloyd
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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
8 Jun 07
On Larry King tonight a lawyer had predicted 2 weeks ago that she would only be there two or three days and said it was standard for anyone no matter who they were. I would like proof of that statement. Wouldn't you? Good grief!
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@GardenGerty (157486)
• United States
8 Jun 07
I had read this, and seen a discussion or two about it today. Even replied to at least one. I had wondered about depression as a "medical condition" but of course with the HIPPAA laws, we will never know. Now in my psychology classes we were told that nerves do not break and that nervous breakdown is a totally unprofessional term. I guess I have said enough about this today, those that have, continue to get.
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
8 Jun 07
This decision is just a slap in the face of the average American. If you or I would have comitted this crime, we could have never whined our way out of serving a lousy 45 days.
I have no repect for Paris Hilton. Even Martha Steward stepped up to the plate and did her time and came out better for it.
Paris will never fix her public image. Not to say it was that good in the first place.
Your friend.
Lloyd
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Jun 07
Excellent comparison LLoyd. Martha Stewart was not commiting a crime that could cause an accident and kill or injury someone. She did her time, is back on TV etc. just as popular as before. I know I respected her for not buying her way out of jail time.
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@DiamondWings (176)
• United States
8 Jun 07
Our judicial system is getting sicker and sicker. I heard that once she was in jail, the sheriff had jurisdiction over her. I'm glad the judge is going to review this and, hopefully, back she goes. She probably couldn't stand the prison garb and the sheets on her "so-perfect" body. California is one of the few states where you can literally get away with murder, i.e., O.J. Simpson, or almost any other crime. Send her back to jail!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
9 Jun 07
Yes California is the State of airheads, murderers (OJ),where anything goes as long as you have money.
@Lifez2short (4962)
• United States
8 Jun 07
All I can say is she must have a dam good lawyer.
And the fact that only a few hours before she got released her shrink came to visit her. And I heard that he gave her a new med that the jail could not give her and thats why they let her out.
Money makes the world go round.
@jamie11982 (1658)
• United States
8 Jun 07
I think that it wasn't medical problems but the fact that she wouldn't eat the food that was givin to her. I also think that she was in fear for her life for some unknown reasons. There could be a lot of other reasons as well but i aways thought that if you where put into jail that you stayed there until your sentince was complete. She most definitly got special treatment for some reason or a nother. This is not fair to the rest of the population that have to really stay when they are put into jail. Now she can have whom ever over and do what ever just as long as she stays at her home. This is not right.What the heck was the judge thinking when he let her out??
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
7 Jun 07
She had a really scorching case of Why(ne), Why(ne), Why(ne).
The pathetic thing is, the worthless wastes of taxpayer money in the LA Country Sheriff's office gave in to the little stinking bit of rancid tallow.
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@urbandekay (18278)
•
8 Jun 07
Ah America, the land of the free, well free if you have enough cash apparently!
all the best urban
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@bigpinkmomma (449)
• Canada
8 Jun 07
Yup, I saw this on tonights news and yes it is plain disgusting.Lets face
it no ordinary citizen especially one without money would ever get away with this . I just don't get the worlds love affair with people like Paris Hilton .
@gardengrrl (1445)
• United States
8 Jun 07
This is the kind of sickening sh-it that makes me want to throw myself on the floor, drum my heels, and scream til my nose bleeds!
I love the U.S.A, but damn, sometimes it really pisses me off!
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Jun 07
I too love the USA but every day I get more and more disillusioned about the people running it.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
7 Jun 07
i seen this on the news,an i thought it was a bunch of bull shi&..she should do the time that was given to her..they wont let other prisoner out on house arrest if they are sick an she isnt any better..its all about money an power.
@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
8 Jun 07
In danger of a nervous breakdown? Poor, unfortunate, spoiled, pampered, brat...
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@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
9 Jun 07
She is probably having s*x with Justin Timberlake while under house arrest. LOL, why do I sound so wicked when talking about her? I honestly don't know what will happen to Hilton when she finally inherits. If she doesn't make a baby that grows up to be someone capable in time, that's it for Hilton. I wouldn't want to be holding any of Hilton's shares. :P
My gut feel is that she is lying but they can't prove she is lying. But only God knows. It may be that she is really ill. What are we? A couple of fishmongers and wives gossiping behind others' backs? :P
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
8 Jun 07
So we have another case of the privileged winning out over the law. Well it sets a good example for everyone.....why should anyone obey the laws when they can get off. Medical reasons....I guess so....she is to dumb to be alive. why do we have laws in the first place.
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@smellsyummy (635)
• United States
9 Jun 07
Isn't this absolutely revolting?
No one, I don't give a crap how rich, should be able to get out of serving time for a crime that could very well have killed someone.
I wonder what the heck is going to happen to her after all of this. If I had a child that followed her I wouldn't allow it any more after all this crap... and Lindsey Lohann is just as bad!
What a disgrace to other people in their 20's that have huge responsibilites, it's just awful.
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
9 Jun 07
My opinion on all of these celebrity fiascos is that they should be treated the same as anyone else off the street. They should receive equal treatment. They should not be treated more lenient because of who they are, nor should they be treated harsher. Equality is the key here.
cheers,
