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Judge Expunges Gibson's Drunk Driving Charges

Conviction overturned after probation, $1,300 in fines

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 6, 2009 2:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – In the eyes of law, it’s as if Mel Gibson has always been a real mensch. A judge today agreed to expunge the drunk driving conviction Gibson earned after his infamous anti-Semitic rant in 2006. The actor’s fulfilled the terms of his three-year probation, including the requisite AA meetings, public service announcements, and $1,300 in fines. The judge warned, however, that the conviction still counts for “gun control purposes.”

Actor Mel Gibson leaves his progress report hearing at the Malibu courthouse concerning his no-contest plea to misdemeanor drunken driving Febuary 13, 2008 in Malibu, California.
Actor Mel Gibson leaves his progress report hearing at the Malibu courthouse concerning his no-contest plea to misdemeanor drunken driving Febuary 13, 2008 in Malibu, California.   (Getty Images)
Mel Gibson's mugshot.
Mel Gibson's mugshot.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Robert_Dada
Oct 7, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
I'm sure the next time I call a female officer 'sugar tits', I too shall get preferential treatment.
SilenceDogood
Oct 7, 2009 2:52 AM CDT
from the party of Clinton
SilenceDogood
Oct 7, 2009 2:51 AM CDT
no, this is America, you and Mel can both be racist asses.

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