Probation Dept's Statement on Paris' Release
The following is a statement released by the Probation Department in Los Angeles: "Paris Hilton was granted a conditional sentence in Los Angeles Metro Superior Court on January 22, 2007. A conditional sentence or "summary probation" is monitored by the court for compliance unless the court orders formal probation. Although not on formal probation, Ms. Hilton is supervised by the Los Angeles County probation department in regards to electronic monitoring. Electronic Monitoring is an integral part of community-based alternatives to custody. The Electronic Monitoring (EM) program is available to Los Angeles County Courts as an alternative to custody in accordance with penal code. The probation department contracts with a private vendor to provide electronic monitoring services. Eligible post-sentence inmates are screened for eligibility or it may be court-ordered either prior to conviction as a pretrial release or after conviction as a sentence option. Paris Hilton applied for the community based alternative to custody program and qualified as low-risk but the department did not recommend Electronic Monitoring because the court order specified ''no Electronic Monitoring.' The Sheriff Department exercised the authority to reassign Ms. Hilton to an Electronic Monitoring sentence."
Paris' Medical Condition -- Mental, Not Physical
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paris Hilton's medical condition was purely psychological and that she was in peril of having a nervous breakdown, and that's why she was released early this morning. Psychiatrist Charles Sophy visited Hilton in jail yesterday and the day before. We're told after Sophy's visit yesterday, word was passed to the Sheriff that Hilton's mental state was fragile and she was at risk. The reason for releasing her had nothing to do with a rash or other physical issues. It was purely in her head. Last month, on the eve of a trial in which Hilton was accused of slandering socialite Zeta Graph, Dr. Sophy told the judge that Hilton was "emotionally distraught and traumatized" over her jail sentence, which prevented her from participating in a meaningful defense. That trial was put on hold until August. Law enforcement sources have just told TMZ the County Jail medical team made the final decision to spring Paris based on Dr. Sophy's psychological evaluation. And we're told, Sheriff Lee Baca gave the final approval.Once again, proving money and influence can buy just about anything, even a Psychiatrist.
PARIS HILTON - FREE ??
Rumour has it that Paris Hilton has not only had her sentence cut short, she is already out of jail!Unimpeachable sources say the deal was sealed yesterday, and that Hilton made her exit early early this morning. She was originally sentenced to 45 days in jail, but that was reduced to 23. She served a total of three days. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department will hold a news conference in an hour to discuss what went down. I am biting my tongue to keep my comments to myself until it is confirmed that this is indeed the case.....
Did Birkhead Lawyer Have a Thing for Howard K.?
In a bizarre twist in the Anna Nicole Smith legal after-mess, a new report suggests that Debra Opri, Larry Birkhead's former lawyer, was all over Howard K. Stern - YUK say it's not TRUE. She was raising many eyebrows at Anna Nicole's funeral. According to OK!, Opri "was putting her hands all over Howard K. Stern to console him, which appeared inappropriate, especially when she was trash-talking him before and after."
Birkhead is suing Opri for allegedly defrauding him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Perhaps someone can sue her for BAD TASTE too!
