Ryan O’Neal’s drug possession case may get dismissed

July 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, July 11 (ANI): Ryan O’Neal has reasons to keep his fingers crossed, for a California judge may dismiss drug possession charges against the actor.

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star, who is mourning the loss of his long-time partner and actress Farrah Fawcett, heard in a Malibu Superior Court that he was a model citizen during a progress report hearing.

O’Neal had pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, after officials found methamphetamines during a search at his home.

He and his son Redmond O’Neal were arrested in January this year, and the duo was charged with felony drug possession.

The 67-year-old, who was ordered to complete a drug program, was told that the case would be dismissed if he completed the program by his next hearing in a year.(ANI)

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Cancer-stricken Farrah Fawcett weighs 86 pounds: Redmond O’Neal

April 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Farrah Fawcett’s weight has plummeted to 86 pounds, her son Redmond O’Neal told a judge.

While in a Los Angeles court on Friday, Redmond revealed that his ailing mother Fawcett is down to just 86 pounds. He made the announcement when he asked for leniency in sentencing for a violation of his parole stemming from drug charges, according to RadarOnline.com.

He told the judge, “I want to be there for my mom. My mom only weighs 86 pounds right now and I’m sorry your honor.”

FOX News contributor, Dr. Marc Siegel told FOXNews.com: Accompanied with anorexia and weight loss, this [could] possibly indicate further spread of the cancer.”

The anorexia could also be a side effect from her chemotherapy, he said, which may be causing her to vomit.

The 62-year-old “Charlie’s Angels” star was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006.

O’Neal, 24, was arrested after behaving erratically in a jail parking lot. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance when he and some friends tried to visit an incarcerated companion. (ANI)

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Georgia inmate arrested trying to get back in jail

March 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

WOODBINE, Ga. – Authorities say they arrested an escaped jail inmate trying to sneak back into the lockup with cigarettes allegedly stolen from a nearby store.

Sheriff Tommy Gregory said Saturday that 25-year-old Harry Jackson had opened a door to the exercise yard and climbed the outer fence.

Deputies found a jail door unlocked early Saturday and were looking for the inmate. They spotted Jackson trying to come back in and found 14 packs of cigarettes they believe were stolen from a convenience store about a block away.

Jackson faces new charges of breaking out of jail and burglary. He was already in jail in Camden County in far southeast Georgia for charges including possession of a controlled substance and violating probation.

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Information from: The Florida Times-Union, http://www.jacksonville.com

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