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Monday, July 31, 2006
HOLLYWOOD - Troubled star Mel Gibson has checked himself into a recovery program for alcohol abuse.
Gibson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Malibu, California, early Friday morning.
The Oscar winner's representative, Alan Neirob, confirmed the actor had entered rehab, saying he was "participating in an ongoing program to deal with this. The guy is trying to stay alive."
Neirob declined to describe the program or say how long Gibson planned to be there.
On Saturday, Gibson issued a statement apologizing for his behavior after the arrest.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department turned the case over to the district attorney Monday and the D.A.'s office is now reviewing the information to determine whether to press charges.
Controversy erupted over the weekend over allegations the Sheriff's Department was considering removing offensive remarks Gibson made at the time of his arrest from the official report.
However, a law enforcement official said the report the sheriff's department turned over Monday substantiates claims that Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy.
D.A. spokesperson Jane Robinson tells People magazine, "We believe we received a complete report, but can't comment on the details of it." An arraignment is set for Sept. 28.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Disney said Monday the studio plans to release Gibson's latest film, Apocalypto, as scheduled Dec. 8.
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