Celebrity Justice
Garrison Lived with Jessica as Troubled Teen

As a troubled teen in Richardson, Tex., Lane Garrison turned to his family minister -- who just happened to be Jessica Simpson's father Joe. Garrison ended up living with Jessica and the Simpson clan for almost a year, and has said that he and Jessica "grew up together."
Lane Garrison and Jessica Simpson
Jessica's rep tells TMZ, "She loves him and wishes him well during this difficult time." Garrison was the driver of a car involved in an accident last weekend that killed 17-year-old Vahagn Setian.

Earlier this year, Lane told PEOPLE magazine about his adolescent days; he "stole everything" he could, including cars and stereos. At 15, after an abortive attempt to steal a jug of wine from a stranger's garage, Garrison says his mom "slapped the crap" out of him and actually took him to a police station to scare him. At 17, Garrison was sent to live with the Simpsons, and Lane told PEOPLE that he's "very grateful" to Joe Simpson for the experience, even though living with Jessica was "torture" because she was "gorgeous."

TMZ learned yesterday that Garrison is being investigated for suspicion of driving under the influence in the fatal crash. Garrison's lawyer told TMZ that he doubts that his client was intoxicated at the time of the accident.



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16. Wishes him well? As in, getting off Scot-Free?? Nice morals, Jess. But when you have the morals of a frigin' ALLEY CAT, what can you expect.

Posted at 4:03PM on Dec 5th 2006 by NTVNAT Group, Ltd.

17. He's f***ing hot.

Posted at 4:03PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Santa

18. That joe simpson is one creepy turd.

Posted at 4:05PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Whatever

19. Do you think Jessica lost her virginity to her dad?

Posted at 4:10PM on Dec 5th 2006 by b0n3r

20. Lane is a GREAT guy who has had a hard life. All of you judging him so harshly obviously don't know the first thing about him. THIS IS A TRAGEDY FOR ALL INVOLVED. please remember that instead of being so quick to condemn him...

Posted at 4:15PM on Dec 5th 2006 by upset about it all

21. I think it's really sad how vile and hateful people are being. This is a tragedy, for the kids in the car, their families, and even Lane. Yes he made a bad choice. But how many of us have gotten behind the wheel after having a couple of drinks?

Everyone who knows Lane knows a few things:

1) He would NEVER drive drunk (esp with other people in the car). There is no doubt in my mind that the blood tests will reveal that he was NOT intoxicated.

2) He is an extremely generous and kind individual. Lane has a history of reaching out to fans--returning personal emails, sending autographed photos, etc. Lane dates Calvin Klein models. He was NOT trying to pick up these 15 year old girls. They recognized him and he thought he'd make their day (and maybe pump up his ego a little bit) by chilling with them for a minute.

3) Contrary to popular belief, Lane is not rich. Yes he is an actor. Yes he had a running gig on a popular tv show. But, if you do the math, this barely pulls him above water (esp after struggling at the game for almost five years). Lane comes from humble beginnings and worked his ASS OFF to get where he is. Even WITHOUT lawsuits, this incident is going to absolutely level him financially.

I am confident that, once the evidence is sorted out, Lane will be vindicated of any wrong-doing. He is obviously going to be scarred by this incident for life. And the families may NEVER heal. In the meantime, everyone needs to back off and stop hating. Let the courts sort out the evidence. And, most importantly, let these people grieve in peace.

Posted at 4:16PM on Dec 5th 2006 by upset about it all

22. Wow, you people have serious rage issues. How old are you to be calling people retarted? Wow. Anyway, I told you I read it in an article and that's what I read. However, I just looked up the article again and it was 2nd degree murder and 25 to life and it was the first case to be charged like that in that state. So unlike you pompus jerks, I can admit when I am wrong. And for the one who called me a bitch, you loose a loved one to a drunk driver and lets see how you feel about this scum. You know carma is a bitch and you will get yours.

Posted at 4:19PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Buttercup

23. Learn how to spell, dickhead.

SO DAN, DOES LANE HAVE A GIRLFRIEND? Because I would like to get up on that after this has blown over. ;)

Posted at 4:39PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Abby

24. Wow Papa Joe, you've really proeduced some quality children there, god help you get your mits on any more///

Posted at 4:50PM on Dec 5th 2006 by tina

25. I could flirt with all the guys. I could stay home...EVERY NIGHTTTT. Wait around, for Mr. RIIIIGHT. Take cold showers, every day. Throw my life away. My dreams will come true.

But to cry in front of youuuu...THAT'S THE WORST THING I COULD DOOOOOO.

Posted at 5:19PM on Dec 5th 2006 by John Travolta

26. All of you posting are just ignorant just ignorant. It is not wrong to love children and want to express that love physically, you're just ignorant. So Lane and I like to love young supple hard bodies, you're just ignorant. Personally I feel Lane should be left alone and let go as if nothing happened, I mean if you're too drunk to remember what happened how could you be held accountable? You all are just ignorant.

Now if you will excuse me, the neighborhood kids and I are going to go play hide the salami. Our love is so pure.

Posted at 5:29PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Michael Jackson

27. Killing someone while driving drunk, if he is indeed guilty, is in my opinion worse than premeditated murder. The reason being, the person who plots out a murder is a scumbag/sicko who probably doesn't know better, while the drunk is someone who isn't necessarily evil but makes a stupid mistake. It makes me mad that people, many of them good people, would do something so dumb. Why? All it takes is to call a cab, a friend, walk, spring for a hotel do anything to prevent yourself from taking the wheel. Is it worth risking your life, not to mention the lives of others, so you don't have to pay for a cab or have to go out of your way the next day to get your car? I am sure that cab ride doesn't seem so expensive when you're sitting in jail cell, and have to spend the rest of your life knowing you are responsible for death. Some people move on: Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Leonard Little of the St. Louis Rams and Craig Mactavish of the Edmington Oilers. But do you want to live with that? No excuse for drunk driving.

Posted at 5:41PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Brian S

28. Well, you are stupid and should be locked up if you think that. PSYCHO!

Posted at 6:49PM on Dec 5th 2006 by stephen colbert

29. you sh*theads who are posting as vahagn and the other 2 girls from the accident are lower than dirt. so they probably made a bad mistake by getting in the car, but that in no f***ing way gives you the right to f***ing belittle them and mock them. that's just f***ing vile and disgusting. someone died in one of the most unimaginable ways possible, and yet you think that it's time to make jokes. well here's a newsflash- YOU'RE NOT FUNNY AND YOU DESERVE TO BE SHOT FOR THAT.

Posted at 9:02PM on Dec 5th 2006 by stupidity is contagious =[

30. Who f***ing cares if he lived with Jessica and her preacher mac pimp daddy, this isnt gonna change anything that has all ready happened, A young man has lost his life cause some adult chose to drink and drive, there is no excuse for this, what cause he had a hard life its an excuse to drink and drive and kill someone , lots of people have had a hard life, this has nothing to do with the facts he KILLED someone.

Posted at 9:36PM on Dec 5th 2006 by jackdaniels

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