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Actor Lou Diamond Phillips Arrested

Posted Aug 11th 2006 12:18PM by TMZ Staff

UPDATE 4:00 p.m. ET: TMZ has learned that Phillips was released from jail on his own recognizance at 12:00 p.m. PT He did not post bail. Representatives for Phillips tell TMZ that no charges will be filed and that the entire incident was a "misunderstanding."

TMZ has learned that actor Lou Diamond Phillips was arrested early Friday morning for alleged domestic violence.

Police were called to a home in Northridge, Calif. around 2:00 a.m. and found Phillips and his live-in girlfriend in an argument. The couple had apparently gotten into a heated verbal disagreement that escalated and allegedly became physical. Phillips was arrested and taken to the Devonshire police station where he is currently being held on $50,000 bail. The name of the woman was not released.

Phillips is perhaps best known for his portrayal of 50's teen idol Ritchie Valens in "La Bamba" and has most recently been seen on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" and various other TV guest star appearances.

TMZ is awaiting comment and more information from Phillips' rep.



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46. been there done that and the whole situation basically sucks, is that better?

Posted at 9:48PM on Aug 12th 2006 by david

47. he must be mad that Dallas is being re-made.........w/h Travolta and j-lo...i know i am

boy needs a bitchslap!!

Posted at 12:51AM on Aug 13th 2006 by whatuppimp

48. I guess thats what happens when your career nosedives into oblivion.
What a loser!

Posted at 1:15AM on Aug 13th 2006 by Squeegis

49. Didnt his first wife leave him for another woman years back? I cannot remember who she was but she was someone famous. What does that tell you? Great guy Diamond.

Posted at 2:33AM on Aug 13th 2006 by Karen

50. Was her name Donna ?

Posted at 2:45AM on Aug 13th 2006 by Jennifer

51. oh it was Melissa Eltheridge I think.

Posted at 2:54AM on Aug 13th 2006 by Karen

52. it's a shame...but s*** happens!

Posted at 6:58AM on Aug 13th 2006 by lorraine lacy

53. it's a shame...but s**t happens!

Posted at 6:58AM on Aug 13th 2006 by lorraine lacy

54. I must be thinking of someone else, I thought he was gay.

Posted at 7:32AM on Aug 13th 2006 by T

55. Personally, I think LDP is a terrific actor...it's never just one person's fault people...both add to the problem...and who knows what goes on behind closed doors. Don't want to judge the man until all of the truth is out. She may be just as much to blame! Women can really be b****'s at times (and I'm a woman so I oughta know)

Posted at 8:53AM on Aug 13th 2006 by Corrine

56. SAD! Isn't it strange here is a guy accused of domestic violence and recieves very little coverage with the media regarding this matter. Mel Gibson, however gets grilled for DUI and drunken comments. GO FIGURE?

Posted at 11:50AM on Aug 13th 2006 by bl

57. So what if he's part Filipino. that's racial profiling. violence is violence no matter what race you're in.

Posted at 12:20PM on Aug 13th 2006 by OMAR

58. what happened to both going to jail,pay fines,sitter gets double over time!
wouldn't that pretty much cure the cost of police being called?

Posted at 2:49PM on Aug 13th 2006 by sandy b.

59. A "misunderstanding"!?!? What will Lou-baby say? "She didn't UNDERSTAND she should shut up!!!" Macho Lou can now PROUDLY hang with his homies! All he heeds is a '13' chest tatto, 'wife-beater' white T, long 'jail boy' shorts, tall white sox and tennis shoes ... Oh, wait --- He'll get all that in prison (where he belongs for some relationship training).

Posted at 2:50PM on Aug 13th 2006 by steve parker

60. see ya a the gym LDP...get it out there.

Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 13th 2006 by john

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