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Hilton’s Need for Lip Balm Leads to a Cocaine Possession Charge?
With her last major jail stint, involving DUI and probation violations, seemingly in her rearview mirror, it looks like Paris Hilton is in trouble again. This time the Hollywood socialite and star charged with cocaine possession. It all went down on the Vegas strip late Friday night where Hilton was hanging out with her nightclub mogul boyfriend, Cy Waits.
According to the arrest report, the couple was driving in Waits’ Cadillac Escalade when an officer pulled up next to them and smelled a strong odor of marijuana wafting from the SUV. Hilton and Waits were immediately pulled over. While Waits was arrested for driving under the influence, allegedly failing sobriety tests on the spot, Hilton asked to be taken inside the Wynn Hotel to avoid the cameras and the large crowd that was gathering. And in that moment of special celebrity treatment, Hilton found herself facing even more trouble.
While waiting safely inside the Wynn Hotel for a female officer to accompany her to a bathroom and her purse resting on a nearby table, Hilton told the male officer with her she needed to put on some lip balm. Yes, lip balm! When Hilton retrieves her purse and opens it, a bag of cocaine falls out in front of the cop. Also in the purse, Zig Zag “rolling” papers, $1,300 cash and credit cards, according to the police report. Hilton insisting all of those items do belong to her, but what she doesn’t claim belongs to her is the purse and the cocaine. That’s right, Hilton says she borrowed the purse from a friend and had no idea where the cocaine came from. Hilton is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and has been released on her own recognizance. Her arraignment is set for October 27 in Clark County District Court.
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It is so upsetting how stars are getting away with doing wrong in society. If it were you or I they would give us the book and we would have to do the full time.
It's got to STOP......if they give you 4 mos. you must DO 4 mos.
No excusses.
COME ON......throw her the book – she must serve time.
If it's 4 mos so be it.....must serve full time.
It's sickening that celebrites get away with things.
I AM MADDER THAN HELL!!!!!
If I was arrested for possesion of cocaine, They would jack the jail up, throw me under it and kick the jack out!! There would be at least a fifty thousand dollar bond for my release.
Paris Hilton is released "on her own recog."!!! Give me a break!
How is it that famous, prominent, or wealthy people get treated differently in the court system? Even Lohan did not serve the full sentence ordered by the court (which was a measly sentence anyway).
What kind of message does this send to our youth?
I think Paris Hilton should get a year in jail and put in general population as it is.
Slammer!!!!
I think that its disgraceful that they got to walk out of central booking without having to post bail, see a magistrate, or fulfill any of the legal requirements that anyone else arrested did that night. What makes these people so special ? Celebrity? Wealth? Power? The make and model of SUV that they were driving? Granted, she was charged with felony drug possession, but was he charged with DUI? Not yet, but will he? The media is already spinning this as "water-walkers" who have to fight off stalkers and robbers from their home. Did the stalker in LA have any injuries inflicted during this so-called confrontation? Why are they granted a pass when anyone else in this position would be treated like America's Most Wanted and thrown underneath the jail.
She is such a shame and mockery to the family name. More than time for the family to step in and put her away somewhere out of the public eye and somewhere she can't embarass them anymore.
What a joke, I can't believe the cops even waste their time putting these drug addicts in jail. All it doe's is give them the attention they are craving,Our justice system is all about money and these kind aren't going to do any time because they don't have to. I mean really who cares about her. She walks around like she is a beauty queen and has she really ever done anything with her life?? She just got lucky to be born into money.
What a bunch of BS!!! The media and law enforcement REALLY needs to leave Paris alone!!! Aren't there ACTUAL criminals out there they should be focusing on?
Regarding the comment from one of the attorneys suggesting that Paris should not have to face consequences because she did not hurt anyone:
1. drug and alcohol abuse/additiction does affect others in the life of the user
2. perhaps she did not overtly hurt anyone – this time!
3. the law is the law, and applies to everyone. If it needs to be changed, there are processes for doing that.
Does the DEA get involved and ask the Hilton's and Lohan's about who distribute to them? Their dealer should be scrutinized along with the stars. The media and paparazzi should hunt them down, perhaps it would hinder dealers to the stars.
This sub par star is hoping this publicity stunt will help boost her career just as it did for Lindsay Lohan.
So,,,,,,,why wasn't Paris treated like any other citizen when she was first pulled over? No officer of the law I know would take someone to private place to be questioned and almost allow her to use the bathroom. Seriously, favortism for actors/actresses in law enforcement should be punishable, those officers should be reprimanded for treating her differently than any other criminal.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Can this woman act like an adult? People are working each day and struggling to survive...and then again this clown makes the news? Grow up, Paris.
paris should do some time in jail......everyone that hangs around that girl gets in trouble, like brittney lohan and ricci.
Of course, it's not hers. LOL!!!! She'll end up getting what Lindsey Lohan got! Nothing!!!!!! Money talks, I guess that is just how justice goes...right!!! Everything is possible with money! As long as you got money you can tell any lie you want and people would believe it. Isn't that what the economy and all the bail out money that was sent to the very people that messed things up that the middle class tax payers will end up paying back!
Way to go Paris. You should be in a new movie called Dumb and still Dumb.
Why is it that the rich and famous always get a pass not to go to jail....this is not first time behavior....this is repeated offenses.....Go To Jail....do not pass go.....Are they going to have to kill someone driving intoxcicated before someone makes them answer for what they do.....it is so unfair.......I wish I was the judge.....Parris and Lindsey both would be under the jail.......................
Just What in the Hell is the Matter with this Paris Hilton?? Boy I sure feel Sorry for this womans Parents, the Daughter that they Raised! This Girl just cannot stay out of Trouble can she? No wonder she cant get Married either! She is Trash and will always be trash! Poor Parents! But I Guess this is what Happens when u Spoil your Kids too much Right?? I dont know what cookoo would want to Marry this wierdo chick! What a Shame for this Young Woman!!!!!!
Paris Hilton (in my opinion) has no meaningful or puroseful life. She could be out helping cancer patients, the homeless, the aged but no what is she doing partying and lying. Of course daddy's $$ will rescue her the way it always does. No need for bad publicity who cares everyone knows she will just get a little slap on the wrist. Because she is entilted to break the law???? What a waste of a life here on earth. She calls cocaine chewing gum what planet is she from??? If I were in her shoes I would be out helping people less fortunate than myself. Shame on You Paris. You need to wake up and see the world does Not revolve around YOU!!!
What
's this about her taking horse racing inhaler to keep her skinny? Horse racing inhalers and cocaine that she calls chewing gum??? What's her I.Q. No don't tell me she has already proven it's way below the norm. In my opinion she is a slut, has no shame, don't care about anyone but herself and she can get away with anything because she is rich.
.....if one really takes a closer look at the Paris Hilton case, you'll see a little girl lost at sea. If she receives 'Hollywood justice' and the judge goes soft on her, her dilemma will continue on to the next episode which could be tragic. I believe that her parents felt it was more important to promote her beauty rather then helping her develop a spiritual and moral core. The judges in the past have given her easy sentences which certainly has not helped her, it just reinforces in her own mind that because of who she is, she can get off without any consequences.
In spite of the glitz, bling and privilege, Paris has an up hill road in front of her, and her Godless life will always be in turmoil until the day she takes off her rose colored glasses and face reality.
What an absolute moron. She is in that situation and all she can think of is putting lip balm on her lips?!?!? I would have been hoping and praying that I didn't have to open my purse for anything out of fear that would happen. I'm sure she was nervous but come on, it is not like she is 15. I am so glad I am not her mother right now.
She is the joke! What a poser and a loser. She will be the next "celeb" they find dead on a bathroom floor. What a waste of space, anyway. What has she ever done for anyone, except for herself? What a laughable idiot. Take her cards and fame away and she is just another pointy nosed ugly person. Quite giving her the fame. She is a loser. With a capital L.
This is ridicoulus she probabaly won't even do any time...which is gayer than AIDS, personally she should be shot in the head so we don't have to deal with celeberity bullshit anymore.
I don't care what Paris or any other supposed celebs do or do not do!! It's everyone talking about these dimwitted losers that keeps them in the spotlight, enough. Her family needs to worry about her and I'll worry about mine!! Nancy, I love that you are a victim's advocate, please drop the talking about Paris and the like!! The world needs you to spend your time and energy on issues that matter.
Thanks
Why people gotta hate on other peoples luck,always bringing up the special treatment for celebrity? We normal people get special treatment too.don't tell me any of u have never got away with something when a cop stoped u? I know I have and I thank that cop for been considerate.think about it n stop hating get a life.one hour in jail I am sure is traumatizing for anyone.if she doesn't pay for her mistakes in jail I am sure she does in her personal life as a human she is and has feeling.
Sounds to me like PH knew she had the stuff and purposely let LE see it so she could say she didn't know it was there or that it wasn't hers. One of these times, she isn't going to be able to get away with breaking the law.
Please – lock her up and don't give her ANY media access. In the past few months she's been in trouble where ever she's been in the world. She needs to be kept in seclusion to protect the rest of us from her antics. I'm so tired of the dumb blonds and their antics, she and Lohan belong together in a cell so maybe at least between them they can come up with one good idea on how to get along in the world.
For those of you having a problem with law enforcement thinking it is wasting its time or targeting Paris Hilton, you truly are just stupid human beings. They actually escorted her home to her hotel room, they did not search her on the spot when they were well within their rights to do so, they arrested the driver on the spot after he failed his sobriety test. Only when Paris drops cocaine on the lobby floor do they arrest her. Sorry but when you drop cocaine in the lobby in front of a cop, you should be arrested for stupidity. They let her slide going back to the hotel but her complete moronic self has to self destruct again. She then lies to the officers saying she borrowed the purse and dont know whos cocaine it is....wow
When is enough enough!!! She keeps getting slaps on her hand when other people would be in jail for years...So does this give the public a image of IF YOU HAVE MONEY YOU CAN DO ANYTHING??? The courts need to quit letting people off
Umm...alot of people get a personal recog. bond on drug charges,
nancy, the dictator outdid herself tonight. when she's not shamelessly begging people to buy her books and make them consequently a new york times best seller, she's hell bent on being a dogmatic bully with a bullnose to match. tonight she kept specifying the not so good looks of the 46 year old, older girlfriend as if it would have been okay for the 20 year old to kill his parents if the older girlfriend was pretty! she is a danger to the people in need of legitimate legal education/ show.
If Paris would get a real life and work for a living maybe she would stay out of the news. Next thing you know someone will put another reality show with her in it on tv.
She'll get off like all the rest. If it was anyone else who didn't have millions we'd go to jail do not pass go do not collect your bond.
Nancy keeps asking why no blood test. She wasn't driving. What basis do they have to give here a blood test? The procession charge stands on it's own.
I can also understand taking her off the street. Why add a crowd control problem to the situation?
Woody
I don't know how these lawyers who defend these people live with themselves. And her grandfather disinherited her once, and I hope he sticks with it; although her parents will only pass it on to the spoilt little b.....!!!!
Why has Nancy wasted two nights on Paris Hilton? Who cares about her! Please get back to the things that matters. I turned in tonight and now 45 mins into the show she finally talks about something of subsantce, Now she is signing off With maybe 5mins. She never even mentioned last night or tonight about the ambassadors daughter who fell out of a highrise in New York or the little boy who was taken off a school bus screaming he's not my dad. He was returned this week to his mother. Thank God! These things seem more important than Paris Hilton. If the shows are going to focus on Hollywood trash then you have lost your purpose. Let all the gossip shows take care of them.
In watching the show tonight,it was implied that the hotel owners that are "using" Paris bear some culpability (if not legally than morally). THIS IS ALL WRONG, how in the world can ANYONE fault these business owners for making money?!? Will NO ONE just come out and question her upbringing as a basis for her behavior? What values could she possible have, if any?! If her own family can't do anything with her, how in the world can one expect society to be responsible for her? The drug-induced behaviors and are mere manifestation of the damage that was done early on. Now is the time to enforce to her that the law applies to us all.
Did you see her mug shot? How typical... lip gloss, hair done, a smile.. This girl is ridiculously dumb and does not appreciate the life handed to her. I would love to see her live paycheck to paycheck to try to feed kids and work and run a home. This wont be the last time we see a mug shot of her. She will pay off this judge, and the next, and the next....
Wow bet Lindsey lohans having a heyday the attentions not on her anymore thanks Paris for the favor to your frenemie!
There is no way that Paris Hilton is going to get any thing more than a slap on the wrist from authorities here in Vegas for her recent arrest for cocaine. She is rich and famous and all she has to do is pay her way out of this. She has not been banned from Vegas, she has only been banned from the Wynn hotel, and most likely that is only temporarily. Vegas Casinos love her because she spends tons of money here and she is always in the headlines, which in turn puts Vegas and the Casinos in the headlines everytime she is in town. Everyone here in Vegas knows the laws simply don't apply to the very wealthy, they are above the law! I am sure the police here find it very frustrating when their efforts to enforce the laws are not backed up by the courts and higher authorities! No it is not fair, it is just a fact of life, there has and will always be two sets of rules, one set for the very wealthy and one set for everyone else!
Well, if the prosecutor in Las Vegas does not file formal charges against her, then perhaps based on the evidence a formal complaint should be filed against the ADA's office for violation of professional and ethical duties- if its a valid reason to charge her and she is not charged, I'm sure other cases have been prosecuted to the fullest with similar facts–and all attorneys are under a duty to report other attorneys potential ethical violations if warranted-so maybe there will be
accountability if professionals are held accountable for the privileged persons that get off the hook too easy
when if it was the average lay person there would be no easy solution-but if attorneys are held accountable for-letting one off easy then I think in future incidents that involve celebrities the ada will think twice in making prosecution and plea bargain decisions when their integrity and law license is under scrutiny.
I think its sad the way our system has gone down and this day and time any "celebrity" can just get a get out of jail free card just like that its sad and by the way big fan of yours Nancy watch you every night
FYI – blood samples are not taken to determine if someone is taking illicit drugs such as cocaine. Cocaine and other drugs such as Meth and THC (marijuana) require a random urine sample collection as the metabolites are excreted and filtered through the urinary tract system (ie kidneys).
paris hilton is a spoiled brat thatdoesn,t know what it is to have a real job. grow up you little two year old.
Who cares!
Lets talk about something worthy of a heated discussion, like the peace talks between Palestine and Israel, or the protests in Paris for the Roma people, or how about the quake in New Zeland, or the increase in unemployment - 54,000 more jobs let go in August. Let's stop wasting precious media time on bull like Paris. Without a doubt, she's going to end up like River Phoenix, Anna Nicole Smith and Dana Plato (from Different Strokes) unless she gets scared straight. I think Paris's punishment should be to go to Hati or Pakistan for a minimum of a year, to help aid people who need help, or force her to pay a huge donation to these causes and leave the jail cell open for real, hardened criminals that need to kept away to protect society, which will help save taxpayer's money.
I just dont understand how "they" can make lindsey lohan go to rehab and not paris. At least lindsey has made a movie that everyone can watch. paris is useless and a waste of space in my opinion! thats all TY nancy
Paris will walk, it will soon come to past.
She'll probably show up in court with her best defense.
Like Lohan, I got money painted on her finger nails.
to remind the Judge what controls America.
If you don't quit, I'll have my people dig in your closet
and make your life miserable. Paris, Lohan & Spears
Its the new trend & culture in America.
Trash, that makes millions. There's too many open doors
to American greed. So, Paris will walk that Red carpet
stoned as ever. How did she get on the carpet ? Only one thing, and
she's got it..
When I lived in Vegas, I was on a jury for a criminal case which was drug related. We were told when deliberating the case, that someone is in 'possession' of drugs if the drugs are on their person whether it be in a pocket, purse, etc. or if it's in the vehicle they are in whether on their person or not, or if it's in their house, apartment, etc., whether on their person or not. Because of these instructions and ruling, we had to convict someone because the drugs were in an apartment that person was in, and the person said the drugs were not theirs. So this being the case, wouldn't the drugs, whether they belonged to Paris or not, wouldn't she be in possession of them since they were on her person? And then shouldn't she be convicted as this other person was? If Paris is not given the punishment she deserves as this other person was given, people should start suing the justice system to get the same treatment that these celebrities are getting. I'm thinking the justice system needs to start being tougher on the celebrities since they are the ones who should be setting an example and they are getting off easy. What is the world coming to? Sad how the government is looking the other way or taking money for an easy out for celebrities.
people say that they are upset about these girls that are supposedly "idols". i think that the court systems are going to start having to take the blame here. so many times they let "celebrities" off because of their status. so many times, they get special privledges. it is time for the courts to start sending messages. girls that look up to Paris think that it is alright to carry around cocaine, or smoke marijuana because if paris gets away with it so can I. It is time for the courts to start treating our "idols/celebrities" like normal people. maybe then our teens will start thinking twice about what they are doing rather than saying well if Paris did it and got away with it then its alright.
i would like to know if she was ever drug tested , is she using, selling, or just holding all these drugs for someone else,
Who cares???? really?? People receive leniency for all types of crimes all the time, because of who they are or just sheer luck. I do not understand why Paris Hilton is a news topic. Who cares if she doesn't receive jail time? Wah wah, it's not fair....well guess what Lifes not fair. Leave her alone and find something better to do with your time. I think there a MANY news worthy and important topics to discuss than her.
If Paris was treated like any outer person there would have been a blood test. But then why waste a test when the law would just let her go anyway. It makes me sick.
I find it insulting that celebrities like Paris and Lindsay insult our intelligence this way. Who do they think they're fooling! I find a trace of evilness in these actions.
I agree with you DonB.
Paris Hilton,Lyndsay Lohan are a waste of space. These girls have become role models for who NOT to be. They both have escaped punishment and will just go on to be the disgusting people that they are.What a waste! especially Paris. she could be doing so much good with her money. instead she parties like it's 1999! so sad what selfish.entitled snots!
"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas".
So why is it following her now?
She should sue Las Vegas for falsely guaranteeing her privacy
after hearing about her near misses while in south africa and again while in french territory (corsica ) and the fact that she acts and has made statments to the fact that she thinks she is better then the rest of the human race maybe she should learn a lession this time and get sentanced to serve the full term in jail
God, she is so pedestrian.
Let me get this straight?
From what I understand after watching Miss Nancy,
Paris was released on her own recog. after being arrested for felony cocaine possessions charges.
Her bf was required to post bond before he could be released on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges.
hmmmmmmm.
Nancy
yup, thats common(a woman with less of a weapon-less than her husband, self-defense! but she got shot. he got scratched- he didnt only have a superficial wound.
she was trying to leave but- object of affection _you want what you cannot have...
nancy there are not only men here that kill there wives, but also crazy men who burn books of the qu'ran- the stupid thing was he said he wasnt trying to start a war against anyone, and definetly not a religion..
How can you have a 9/11 memorial by basically burning a book of PRAYER?
Nancy we need to start to put Zantax in the Water, in every city. people need to realx.....
jellis
Paris better not get off with her obsequiosness. She and all other celebrities get a "get out of jail" free card too many times. If they do go to jail, it is a laughable few days or weeks. Paris obviously has no regard for the law, and the law has no regard for her. KICK HER BEHIND, NOW!!
This is just another act for her. She hasn't been in the news much since after her release from jail. This was something she probably planned to get into the news. She seriously calls her self a role model, driving drunk and doing drugs isn't much of a role model. I am a 17 year old girl and I find her nothing about her to be a role model! She needs to grow up and act her age!
Paris Hilton is throwing it all away for a few fleeting pleasures. She needs a reality check doing some serious time in a Nevada state woman's penetentiary out in the middle of nowhere. That might be her only hope.
Well now i hope the judge that see's her, actualy makes her stay in jail. some famous bratty woman who thinks cause he daddy is rich doesn't make her above anyone!!!! If i had all that in my purse i would have to do jail time so why shouldn't she.
She is a vial woman she needs help, why is it all these rich kids get off on everything and yet are more unstable then normal none famous poeple.. Its cause there parants are not there!!!! Paris,, get some help and get a life. nice friends you have that incourage you to do these drugs, what if all famous people do it you should too? Grow up!!! You need to see reality and i dont mean in one of your crappy shows you seem to think are good! You need a serious head shake! Judge please keep her in jail make her clean up attend drug rehab in and out patient.! make her where a monitor. do what you would do to us, poor none famous people. stop allowing money to talk! some one needs to put there foot down!
I had a lot of respect for Paris Hilton a few years ago, but now she is just being irresponsible.
I agree with most of the blogs above. Paris and all these other little so-called stars need a rude awakening. They are setting a bad example for our youth and if that is not bad enough they are then profiting from it. Most everything directed to our youth from Hollywood is so superficial and meaningless. They are warping the minds of our kids and anyone who doesn't have a brain. Come on... get real! Treat these so-called stars like everyone else! They will never learn without any consequences.
I agree with most of the blogs also..Paris Hilton is a spoiled brat who's had everything handed to her.She's gone no where with her life,she's dingy as hell,and she sucks @the acting thing..She needs to go to prison like anyone else would..The justice system needs to show the rich & famous that money cant buy freedom and if they chose to do the crime then they should have to do the time.. Just like everyone else.......
Thanks for letting us know what she will be talking about.so know we don't even haft to turn our t v on.nobody gives a sh!t about Paris Hilton.
Its funny how $ and celebs can walk all over the justice system.If an ordinary american got caught with cocain we would face jail time.What these girls need is the judge to make them go through a scared straight prison program to meet real inmates and letthem see the real walls in thee joint.Judges dont do right by giving 1 year probation without having random testing. Give them 90 days fist offense 160 days on second offense like you do to all others who have had similiar cases.I guess money deos buy everything here in this wicked world,But I guarantee that $ wont bribe the Judge above all Judges. = ) God Bless, George South Gate Calif.
what a joke thats a good mugshot