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EXCLUSIVE: Gibson Lawyers Up

Barry Tarlow and Blair BerkTMZ has learned Mel Gibson has hired a prominent law firm to represent him in connection with his arrest in Malibu last Friday.

Gibson has hired the firm of Tarlow & Berk, a high-powered team based in West Hollywood, California, that has repped a number of celebrities in cases. Barry Tarlow, who turned 67 today, has represented Courtney Love, among other notables. Tarlow has been a TV "talking head" on a number of celebrity cases.

Blair Berk, 42, has represented Lindsay Lohan, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry, Tracy Morgan, Tracey Gold and Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman). The cases of Morgan and Gold both involved DUI.



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61. Regarding the poster's comment: "Mel has a problem with Jews."

Considering that most of the people in the world, and most nations "have a problem" with Jews today, and considering that Jews have come into conflict with all of their neighbors throughout history. ((Mesopotamia, Palestine, Egypt, Palestine, Persia, Rome, Spain, England, France, Spain again Germany, recently Russia and Palestine again, and in the process, America.), Mel is in pretty good company.

And Mel is right when he asserts that Jews are central to wars. As can be seen, Jews were central to the Class Wars of the 1900's, and they are central to the Religious Wars of the 2000's. In fact they have been active in, and profited from many conflicts and wars.

Considering that most people in the world and in America "have a problem with Jews", there is no doubt that Mel could become the next President of the United States, if he "crossed the Rubicon" and pledged to serve all Americans. As can be seen, almost all national politicians, including the Bush's, the Clinton's, Howard Dean, Gore, etc. are either owned or intimidated by the Jewish Lobby.

Mel could be the catalyst that returned control of America's foreign policy, "Home Security" and monetary policy to America citizens, and as Mel is admired and respected by most people on Earth, he could restore America's prestige that has been severely damaged by America's blind support for Israel.

Hopefully, Mel will not let the Jews make him a patsy and an example, and use their control of him to intimidate others that might speak the truths about Jews and Israel, and hopefully he will come out fighting. If he does, he will be the next president of the United States.

Posted at 10:16AM on Aug 4th 2006 by Tom Potter

62. Mr. Levin, you sicken me!!

Posted at 12:03PM on Aug 4th 2006 by PB

63. Everyone is bashing Mel Gibson. Has everyone forgotten JANE FONDA?
She was a traitor to the USA and we seem to have forgiven her and made her a very rich woman. Come on, Mel is human, he should not have said the things he did. Certainly he knew better than to drink and drive but he has said he is sorry.
Let's move on and let him and his family instead of trying to destroy him.

Posted at 3:00PM on Aug 4th 2006 by linda

64. Two 'idioms' come to mind:
1. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree". (Hi dad)
2. "Open mouth, insert foot".
I'm so ashamed that anyone as smart as Mr. Gibson is (asumption) could not only BELIEVE the anti-semite garbage, but give voice to it. (Drunk or sober, NO EXCUSE!) Well, here's another insignificate former fan. So sad.

From an Irish-American who lived through the holacost. 1939-1945

Posted at 3:29PM on Aug 4th 2006 by Eileen

65. He's not a child molester. No, but what if he had killed your child while drunk and speeding. I am offended by his attitude that he "owns Malibu" and should therefore be allowed to do whatever he wants no matter who it endangers, and the Sheriff departments apparent agreement. Thank God for " the Jew" who pulled him over before he could kill anyone and shame on the Sheriff's department and everyone of you who are so caught up in celebrity worship that you believe the arrogant assertions that celebrities are so special. As to the comment that if there were not Israel, there would be no war in the Middle East, I believe there is war in Irag, or have you forgotten that we invaded that country because we believed they were responsible for terrorism. And yet when Lebanon allows their country to be used as a base for Hezzbolah attacks against Israel, everyone believes "those stinking Jews" should just roll over and die. Oh, I'm sorry, this situtation is not about serious issues, and I'm sorry to offend those of you who wish to worship Mel Gibson despite every indication that he has as little respect for God's word as any of the Muslims who want to destroy Christians. God said the Jewish people are his chosen people and that he has given them that land and anyone who works against them will be destroyed. So if you are a Christian and believe in Gods word, be very careful about condemning Israel, you also might be condemning your own country to God's wrath. Am I a religious nut? Nope. I have a healthy scepticism, but I find it very interesting the way devout Christians have of picking and choosing what they wish to believe in the Bible. I happen to agree with Mel about one thing. He says the Jews are responsible for all wars. I say religion is responsible for all wars. I guess Mel thinks if the Jews didn't exist, the Muslims would suddenly love all Christians. Mel, you are drunk!

Posted at 4:19PM on Aug 4th 2006 by Kathy

66. All right he said dumb things and mean racial things. But what I do not understand is this America or not. I thought that this is a free country and even if you have racial or dumb thoughts can a person not express their on thoughts no matter how wrong it may be does he not still have the right to feel his own way or we now saying for everyone to only feel how you feel or how this one feels if you do not you are wrong. Come on is this America or not . I do not care for his comments myself but he does have his rights.

Posted at 6:53PM on Aug 4th 2006 by susan cook

67. Mel has gotten a little bold and not as willing to apologize to Jews becuase he has realized that AmeriKKKa loves its racist! Everyone from Dr Phil to major media outlets are making excuses for this repeat criminal offender and the fact that his crimes are always covered up. Mel has also smelled the hesistant way Jews reacted due to their own disability to keep in mind that your never assimilated into white, mainstream euro society no matter how much you fool yourself into thinking you are-the world shall let you know otherwise. This is why Mel Gibson is acting so dam arrogant-saying I am not anti-semite my body-gaurd is a Jew!! Like when a white racist says I dont hate Ni**ers, my kid's teacher is colored!!!! Blacks arent ever shocked at this the way Jews get because Jews lie to themselves about how accepted they think they have become.

Posted at 9:23PM on Aug 4th 2006 by Susan

68. I was watching my local morning new show last week and Harvey L. was on attempting to speak through his obvious fear and inform us about Mel's slick, dream team layers. My issue with some Jews are-why are you such cowards? This L.A> anchor-Dorthy Lucy (or some mess like that) is a typical white heffer with reptile freckles all over her skin, blonde hair with blue eyes married to some big time Jewish executive of some media outlet-and she swears that she is some queen of the Jews. She defended Mel about his anti-semtic film and you could see that she was pissed off that someone reported about the L.A. cops cover up and Mel's comments. This lady has a kid and is defending an idiot who is driving drunk-but Harvey L. appeared to be scared to answer any of the questions that she posed to him in a very arrogant, "I hate you Jews for doing this to Mel" type of way. I didnt see the same fire that Harvey L. has when he is going on rants about black entertainers who end up on mess-why is he holding back on all the still hidden mess about what realy went on that night? Let it out Brotha!!

Posted at 9:40PM on Aug 4th 2006 by Susan

69. When some one well love preach hate kids think it is alright to hate. how can we keep our freadoms when American Idols preach hate. he should never be alowed in public spot light again!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:27PM on Aug 5th 2006 by Amberlon D Evans

70. How many Christians or Jews had been arrested for a DUI? We all are not perfect. Leave Mel Gibson alone. He is a very nice man and great actor.

Posted at 10:51PM on Aug 5th 2006 by Debby Hamilton

71. The reality is that Alcohol is a drug which effects the brain. Cognitive and self regulatory functions are altered when a person is under the influence of Alcohol. Gibson's rant, although totally inappropriate, was a result of his consuming an inappropriate amount of alcohol. One would hope that Mr. Gibson does not place himself in such a vunerable position again. The disease of Alcoholism Addiction can be treated. Hopefully, Gibson will make the decision to address his disease. All of this does should not detract from the fact that Gibson is a talented man.

Posted at 6:04AM on Aug 7th 2006 by Ellie

72. This incident with Mel Gibson speaks more about the character of the news media, the Hollywood elite, and a good number of effete Snobs within the entire entertainment industry. While you all hammer on Mr. Gibson, if anyone expresses a dislike of some of the ANTI-catholic and anti-christian garbage hollywood has shoved in the faces of the public, then they are accused of many unsavory character traits and worse. The most vile bigots are having a field day pointing their dirty fingers at Mr. Gibson. Having spoken with many folks about the situation, I have learned that most of the folks I've talked with think that the whole routine is over done, boring, and relflects worse on the media, these fool blogs that some have set up are used for the most vile kind of slander, muck raking and a general celebration over someone elses sad situation. The true bigots in this situation are the ones screaming for Mr. Gibsons blood. Well, there are worse bigots in this country, and most are in the media, so-called entertainment industry and usually the radical irrelevent irrational far left wing supporters of the liberal agenda. I think that this issue shows how irrelevent, nasty, and just plain cold and heartless all those who are slobbering saliva all over themselves just to rip a piece of dignity from Mel Gibson. These people need to get a life. Just my opinion, I call 'em as I see 'em.

Posted at 7:06AM on Aug 7th 2006 by Robert P. Dobbins

73. In AOL entermaintent actorPatrick Swayze,actress Jodie Foster and movie producer Dean Devlin it was the alcohol was to blame. Let me tell you that I had an Uncle who was an alcoholic who was married to a my Aunt who was Jewish and whne he was drunk the truth came out. Mel Gibson like all alcoholics needs to be druck before the truth comes out. His father is anti-Semitic who moved his family to Australia because he did not want his son's tto to Viet Nam. Not only is his father and anti-Semitic but anti-American.

Posted at 12:57PM on Aug 7th 2006 by Doreen

74. If this a**hole had any sense at all, he would quietly plead no contest and then disappear and shut his pie hole for a few months...maybe this would blow over and the people that he has offended so greatly might start to think about forgiving him. For such a wealthy and successful guy, he sure is one dumb little f***er!!

Posted at 4:51PM on Aug 7th 2006 by Jeff

75. immaculate conversion


In his boldest bid yet to apologize to the Jewish
community, actor Mel Gibson today announced that he
had converted to Judaism.

The news took many Jews aback, since conversion to
Judaism is a demanding process that can take months
or even years of study, and Mr. Gibson accomplished
the feat in a record time of forty-five minutes.

But a spokesman for the "Lethal Weapon" star
explained how Mr. Gibson pulled off his
lightning-fast conversion: "This is Hollywood -- a lot
of things can be done by special effects."

Moments after his conversion to Judaism, Mr. Gibson
paid a visit to the registrar's office in Los Angeles
County and had his name legally changed to "Mel
Gibstein" in a show of commitment to his new chosen
faith.

Then it was off to Malibu, where the 50-year old
actor was bar mitzvahed on the beach in a small,
private ceremony.

"Today, I am a man," Mr. Gibstein said before a
gathering of friends and well-wishers from the local
watering hole Moonshadows. "A Jew man!"

Mr. Gibstein, whose Lexus LS sedan now sports a
license plate reading "LCHAIM," said that he was
"thoroughly enjoying being a Jew" and vowed to only
shop wholesale from now on.

The actor added he would begin production of a new
film, "Mad Matzoh Beyond Thundershalom," as soon as
he kicks his drinking problem.

"I am really committed to reheeb," he said. "I mean
rehab."

Posted at 6:41PM on Aug 7th 2006 by Hinyatma Gurishi

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