From TMZ-

“TMZ has learned the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has gone after the deputy who arrested Mel Gibson with a vengeance. At the same time, it appears little has been done to determine if top brass gave Gibson special treatment and deceived the media.
Sheriff’s sources confirm to TMZ that the Department obtained a search warrant and raided the home of Deputy James Mee on September 13th. We’re told deputies went inside and took Mee’s computer, phone records and other documents. Sheriff’s Department sources say the Department got the warrant because officials believed Deputy Mee leaked four pages of the original arrest report to TMZ. The Sheriff’s Department claims it’s a crime for a law enforcement officer to leak confidential documents.
The warrant is still sealed and the results of the search have not been made public.
TMZ contacted Mee’s lawyer, Richard Shinee, who would not comment on the warrant.
Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s Department claims it is still investigating charges that Department officials gave Gibson special treatment and lied to the media the day of the arrest.
The day Gibson was busted, Sheriff’s officials told TMZ and other media that the arrest occurred without incident. Nothing could be further from the truth. Gibson acknowledged his out-of-control behavior on today’s Good Morning America.
Also on the day of the arrest, Sheriff’s officials told TMZ that the story it was about to publish documenting Gibson’s anti-Semitic remarks and vulgar conduct was absolutely false. Only after TMZ obtained portions of the arrest report did the Department change its story, ultimately telling TMZ the entire report would be submitted to the D.A.
As of today, no one from the Sheriff’s Department has contacted TMZ to ask questions about the website’s interactions with top Sheriff’s brass on the day in question. By contrast, a Sheriff’s official did contact TMZ’s Managing Editor Harvey Levin to ask about the leak. Levin refused to give the deputy any information.The Sheriff’s Department claims it’s a crime for a law enforcement officer to leak confidential documents.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Steve Whitmore told TMZ that everything is being done to make sure that the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is doing “everything which is right.”
Michael Gennaco, Chief Attorney for the Office of Independent Review, the oversight panel for the Department, tells TMZ the Sheriff’s Department cannot do a “complete and robust” investigation into the way the Department handled the case until the criminal investigation into the leak is resolved.”

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Mel Gibson Says He’s Not ‘That Kind of Monster’

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“Actor Mel Gibson is speaking out for the first time about the anti-Semitic comments he made to police when they booked him for drunken driving last summer. Gibson tells ABC News’ Diane Sawyer in an exclusive interview that his anti-Semitic statements were “just the stupid rambling of a drunkard.” Watch Sawyer’s exclusive interview with Mel Gibson Thursday, Oct. 12 and Friday, Oct. 13 on “Good Morning America,” which airs across the country from 7 to 9 a.m. Gibson says he is
working on healing himself and those he offended. “What I need to do to heal myself and to be assuring and allay the fears of others and to heal them if they had any heart wounds from something I may have said,” Gibson says. “So, this is the last thing I want to be is that kind of monster.” Gibson was pulled over shortly after 2 a.m. on July 28 in Malibu, Calif., for speeding, and he and reportedly made anti-Semitic comments during his arrest. He later apologized and called the remarks “despicable.” Will Time Heal Wounds? His remarks were condemned by Jewish leaders and caused a furor in Hollywood. Many speculated that the 50-year-old actor/director’s career was irreparably damaged. “How much did you read of people who came out and said, Do not work with him again? What do you feel about them?” Sawyer asks Gibson in the interview. “I feel sad because they’ve obviously been hurt and frightened and offended enough to feel that they have to do that,” he says. “Um, and it’s their choice. There’s nothing I can do about that.” Gibson says that he will continue to work and make movies. “I’ll always continue to work. I’ve never much depended on anyone but myself, as far as that goes,” he says. “And, hey, I’m not under the illusion that everything’s just going to be hunky-dory work wise forever. I’ve never been under that illusion. Things could go away tomorrow.” In time, Gibson says he hopes he can make amends for his statements and convince people he isn’t anti-Semitic. “Would you like to say to them, ‘Give me a chance to show you who I am?’” Sawyer asks. “Well, hopefully in time they’ll know,” he says. “And, you’re powerless over everything really. All you can do is take another step, keep breathing.” Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube In August, Gibson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of driving with an elevated blood-alcohol level and was sentenced to three years probation. He was also ordered to undergo rehabilitation for alcohol abuse. He told Sawyer that he has not had a drink in 65 days. “No, nothing,” he says. “It’s…it’s poison.” But he admits that staying sober is a constant struggle “A couple of times, you know, it was like oh, man, the hell with it, you know,” Gibson says. “But you don’t, because I have friends and people that care and, you know, you’ll fortunately be at the right place at the right time to, you know, reach out and … And many people have reached out. My goodness. I mean it’s … I’ve been overwhelmed.” The 50-year-old has said he struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse in the past. Gibson says that he had begun drinking again a couple of months before his July arrest. “Years go by, you’re fine. And then all of a sudden in a heartbeat, in an instant, on an impulse, somebody shoves a glass of Mescal in front of your nose, and says, ‘It’s from Oaxaca,’” he says. “And it’s burning its way through your esophagus, and you go, ‘Oh, man, what did I do that for? I can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube.’”

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He spoke with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America this morning.

Sent to us from Paige at ABC-

‘Defending Mel
Williams told “Access Hollywood” that Mel Gibson’s DUI arrest was a “wake-up call” for him to get help.
Today, he joked with Sawyer.
“First of all, I wanted to thank Mel. He took a lot of focus from me,” he said.
Williams said he had “if there but for the grace of God” moments in his bout with alcoholism.
“And you stop because when you start violating your standards quicker than you can lower them, then it’s time to go away,” he said.

After Gibson’s anti-Semitic statements during his arrest were made public, many people were asking, Is this the real Mel Gibson, or is he not responsible for what he said because he was drunk?

Williams said he understands “not being yourself” when drunk.
“That’s another side of yourself that even you don’t know,” Williams said. “He [Gibson] said afterwards, he wasn’t there, like Doctor Mr. Jack Daniels. There’s another person who appears.”

Williams also suggested some in Hollywood have used a double standard to judge Gibson.
“A lot of people said don’t work with him, and also a lot of people said if his next movie makes money, they’ll work with him.” Williams said.

“He’s a brilliant guy, you know? Does he have flaws? Yes. He has admitted it.”‘

More of Robin’s interview will air tomorrow on GMA.

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Mel’s oldest child and only daughter, Hannah was married Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Agoura Hills, Calif.

The entire Catholiic ceremony was preformed in Latin. Hannah, 26, married Grammy nominated blues guitarist, Kenny Wayne Sheppard.

Do you think there was a ‘dry’ reception afterwards?

(TMZ)

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While I was away…

Beyonce wants to be JLo? (AllieisWired)]

Like Mel Gibson, like son (Star Mag)

See Jessica Simpson cry (Ballz!)

Crocodile Hunter killed Timothy Treadwell style (Bumpshack)

Plastic Surgery in Mexico sucks ass (CelebrityCosmeticSurgey)

Eva Longoria wears white on Labor Day..the nerve (ImBringingBloggingBack)

Lil’ Kim looking fake as ever (NosySnoop)

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Rob Reiner doesn’t think Mel’s apologizing is enough (WNBC)

Survivor tries to generate ratings by playing the race card (Australian)

Mel Gibson commemorative T-shirt (CityRag)

RHCP drummer Chad Smith looks like Will Farrell’s long lost twin (AllieIsWired)

TomKat in Santa Monica (Teddy&Moo)

Nicole meets Brody’s Ma (Notorious F.A.G.)

Pete Doherty gives cocaine to teen in rehab (PopSugar)

Carmen Electra does ‘Vegas’ (PopBytes)

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I didn’t really get it, but it was funny when Mel Gibson was screaming.

Definitely funny in a South Park-ish kinda way..

“Hi,

I am a former South Park writer who enjoys your website. I would like to share my movie with you because sharing is good and people are nice to share. Please link to my movie if you happen to enjoy it.

Many thanks,

Dani Michaeli”

Passion of the Hairplugs

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Here it is for your viewing pleasure..

His rep, Alan Neirob, says “He is in a program of recovery at this time.”

(Source:StarMagazine)