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hammersavage	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 9:00 AM
Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00	Another case of someone getting away with a crime because they are famous: Gayheart Sentenced for Manslaughter by Marcus Errico Nov 27, 2001, 4:15 PM PT Rebecca Gayheart has managed to avoid jail time for the June accident in which she hit and killed a young boy. The visibly shaken actress, who was facing up to a year in county jail, pleaded no contest in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge. In exchange for her plea, she was sentenced to three years' probation, a one-year suspension of her license, a $2,800 fine and a whopping 750 hours of community service. She was also ordered to make a public-service announcement. The 29-year-old former Noxzema Girl, accompanied to the courthouse by her attorney, Harland Braun, and her fiancÃ©, Rush Hour director Brett Ratner, nodded her head somberly as the judge spoke to her. Several times during the hearing she wiped tears from her eyes. While Gayheart entered and exited without speaking to reporters, Braun held an impromptu press conference outside the courthouse, where he described how devastated his client was. "It was the worst thing that could ever have happenend to her, killing a child," the lawyer said. "She feels terrible." He said she will likely perform her community service by addressing schoolchildren, parents and motorists on proper street-crossing safety and driving awareness. Her PSA will also pick up that theme. "They're thinking about a video that really highlights the dangers of jaywalking, of drivers who don't stop when other cars have stopped, [and] parents who don't properly educate their children," said Braun, who added that the Gayheart did not catch any breaks from the judge because of her celebrity. The ex-Beverly Hills, 90201 actress was cruising through Hollywood on June 13 in a friend's '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee when she struck 9-year-old Jorge Cruz Jr. as he jaywalked across the street. While several cars stopped to let him go, Gayheart allegedly swerved around the traffic and into a two-way left-turn lane, striking the boy . The child was taken to L.A.'s Children's Hospital where he died the next day. Police interviewed Gayheart at the scene of the accident, but did not arrest her because she was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After investigating the case, the Los Angeles City Attorney decided to file the manslaughter charge against Gayheart in October. The boy's parents, Jorge Cruz and Silvia Martinez, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit August 6 against Gayheart, citing her negligence as the reason for their son's death. Braun told reporters outside the courtroom that Gayheart was fully insured and he believed the civil suit would be settled without going to trial. Gayheart, who paid for Cruz's hospital and funeral expenses, has also offered to pay for grief counseling for the parents, Braun added. The Kentucky-born Gayheart first found fame doing ads as the "fresh-faced" Noxzema Girl, before turning to acting. She played Luke Perry's wife on Beverly Hills, 90210, had a role in the short-lived ABC series Wasteland and starred in such teen flicks as Urban Legend, Scream 2 and 1999's Jawbreaker. She's due back in court March 27 for a progress report. Salad Tosser Left Fielder, Center Fielder, and First Baseman Official Painter of Billboards "Opie and Anthony: The thinking mans Beavis and Butthead" -Playboy

FollowThisLogic Nay. We are but men. ROCK. The man with the plan.	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 9:14 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Darn. She lost her license. She'll have to take limos everywhere now... cruel, cruel fate! Everyone else has a scrolling marquee in their sigs. I was beginning to feel left out. "Miracles and lucky charms made the girl of my dreams the girl in my arms." - Dr. Frank

FN Moron This status is sponsored by: P®oJë©T M@¥hέm I Mod VG's ass!	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 10:54 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	quote: The ex-Beverly Hills, 90201 actress was cruising through Hollywood on June 13 in a friend's '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee when she struck 9-year-old Jorge Cruz Jr. as he jaywalked across the street. see, in LA, by law, you must yield to the fuggin pedestrians...in NY they're just target practice. quote: Police interviewed Gayheart at the scene of the accident, but did not arrest her because she was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After investigating the case, the Los Angeles City Attorney decided to file the manslaughter charge against Gayheart in October. Ok, the accident happened in June, they file charges in October.... ponderous, fucking ponderous... quote: The boy's parents, Jorge() Cruz and Silvia Martinez, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit August 6 against Gayheart, citing her negligence as the reason for their son's death. ()-Hey Sluggo....it's pronounced "WHORE-HEY!" and gee....is it just me or does it look like Mommy & Daddy aren't married? plus...the parents waited 2 months (June until Aug.) to file suit...hmmm, trying to exploit a celebrity???.... Do you think they'd have filed suit if she wasn't a celebrity? And is it just me, or does anyone else think that maybe the parents should be held responsible for allowing their child to Jay-Walk? quote: The Kentucky-born Gayheart first found fame doing ads as the "fresh-faced" Noxzema Girl, before turning to acting. She played Luke Perry's wife on Beverly Hills, 90210, had a role in the short-lived ABC series Wasteland and starred in such teen flicks as Urban Legend, Scream 2 and 1999's Jawbreaker. Excellent Movie!!! ...and Rebecca is such a Hottie!!! How about a positive LSD story, that would be newsworthy. Don't you think? Anybody think that? Just once, to hear a positive LSD story. "Today, a young man on acid, realised that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. That we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves... here's Tom with the weather." -- Bill Hicks

Sephiroth	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 11:04 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00	quote: see, in LA, by law, you must yield to the fuggin pedestrians...in NY they're just target practice. You're listening to Bill Hicks waaaay too much. Vengence be thy name. Death be thy Chore. Move swiftly, Move silently and cede thy Wrath. AIM \| E-MAIL \| CHAT KILLER JAPANESE SEIZURE ROBOTS

FN Moron This status is sponsored by: P®oJë©T M@¥hέm I Mod VG's ass!	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 11:18 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	But Seph.... Hicks is a GOD!!!! plus, i'll use this oppurtunity to link another picture of Rebecca How about a positive LSD story, that would be newsworthy. Don't you think? Anybody think that? Just once, to hear a positive LSD story. "Today, a young man on acid, realised that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. That we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves... here's Tom with the weather." -- Bill Hicks

Maynard	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 11:36 AM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Jan. 01	FUCK FUCK FUCK! Didn't work. Oh well. Your loss. down to the pub for a two shilling ale the bread on the counter is going stale if I don't get some fresh bread soon gonna punch you in your face and bark at the moon People suck. This message was edited by Maynard on 11-28-01 @ 12:29 PM

WhackBagKid TALK TO ME, GOMEZ. HE WHO IS #1.	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 11:52 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00	thanks for the link maynard, and the popup ads that followed it White Hoochies, Always Good

FollowThisLogic Nay. We are but men. ROCK. The man with the plan.	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 12:01 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Damnit Moron.... thanks a buttload for that second picture. She has lost ALL of her hotness factor now, after I noticed that her eyes don't quite point in the same direction. Everyone else has a scrolling marquee in their sigs. I was beginning to feel left out. "Miracles and lucky charms made the girl of my dreams the girl in my arms." - Dr. Frank

Lgaia	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 1:34 PM
Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00	Her eyes never pointed in the same direction, At least they are a pretty color. "please your honor, If you let me off easy I will get you a years supply of Noxema"... "2 feet below the surface I can still make out your wavy face and if I could just reach you maybe I could leave this place" This message was edited by Lgaia on 11-28-01 @ 1:41 PM

Snoteater	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 1:58 PM
Psychopath Registered: Apr. 01	Here is three more for your pleasure. One Two Three "Your Ego is a Muscle."

Noellevious Teh cute. Look at that. You could bounce quarters off of it. Incredible.	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 2:45 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 01	quote: she will likely perform her community service by addressing schoolchildren, parents and motorists on proper street-crossing safety "Don't get hit." One Nation...Indivisible. NYPD & FDNY: All give some - some give all. I could never turn my back away. 11. 2. 01. Put yer sack into it!

FN Moron This status is sponsored by: P®oJë©T M@¥hέm I Mod VG's ass!	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 3:12 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Snoteater... nice pics... quote: Damnit Moron.... thanks a buttload for that second picture. She has lost ALL of her hotness factor now, after I noticed that her eyes don't quite point in the same direction. FTL, at least she doesn't have the Shannon Doherty face...but, here you go... she's not staring at YOU! For everybody else.... Here & Here & Here & Here & (grrrr) Here How about a positive LSD story, that would be newsworthy. Don't you think? Anybody think that? Just once, to hear a positive LSD story. "Today, a young man on acid, realised that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. That we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves... here's Tom with the weather." -- Bill Hicks

Snoteater	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 3:29 PM
Psychopath Registered: Apr. 01	Nice pics Fn Moron. She is the best looking thing to ever come out of Kentucky. and one more "Your Ego is a Muscle."

Snoteater	posted on 11-28-2001 @ 3:29 PM
Psychopath Registered: Apr. 01	everyone look at my double post. This message was edited by Snoteater on 11-28-01 @ 3:48 PM

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 11-29-2001 @ 12:20 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	hammersavage, thank you for the discussion set-up. I really liked hearing your thoughts, feelings etc.. on the topic. TeenWeek and IkeaBoy should model their posts after yours. As far as this crap... "Jorge Cruz Jr. as he jaywalked across the street" I think that says it all. Illegal Wetback, and Jaywalking. OK, I don't really know if he was an illegal, but "Cruz" in Southern Calif. Heh It should work like it does with other automobile accidents. If someone w/out a license to drive (green card or citizenship to live in the US) gets in an accident with someone, and technically it is the other drivers fault, the other driver should get off on the technicality that the Non-Licensed (Illegal) shouldn't have been there in the first place. But, hey... I think Manson should be free too. I mean after all, he didn't personally kill anyone. Sure, you will say that he told other people to kill for him. But, in his defense, if he told them to jump off the Empire State Building, would they do that too? Funny how ev'rything was roses When we held on to the guns Write To Me Here AIM: SmarterChild This message was edited by SLASH on 11-29-01 @ 12:24 AM

IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death	posted on 11-29-2001 @ 12:54 AM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00	I actually mentioned this to the board before the trial went to court here but I have accepted your suggestion Slash, as i have cut back Thursday November 29- CBS: survivor, CSI (R), Agency...NBC: Friends, Inside Schwartz, Grace, Sisters...FOX: Quest for the Ring (LotR special), Family Guy (new), Temptation Island 2...ABC: Whose Line, Whose Line, Millionare...UPN: Smackdown...WB: Popstars 2, Charmed...TBS: 8- A View to a Kill (so sue me, it's a bond film)

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