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Elliot Mintz No Longer on Paris Patrol

Posted May 7th 2007 12:00AM by TMZ Staff

Just two days after a judge sentenced her to 45 days in jail for violating her probation, Paris Hilton's longtime publicist Elliot Mintz has announced he is no longer representing the heiress. In court Friday, Paris claimed that it was Elliot who had mistakenly assured her she was able to drive, even though she had a suspended license. The judge, however, didn't buy her claim, and sent her to the slammer.

TMZ contacted Mintz Sunday evening, who issued the following statement:

The day after the hearing, I sent an e-mail expressing my sadness over the ruling of the judge and the irrational sentence he imposed. In that e-mail I also offered my sincerest apology for any misunderstanding she received from me regarding the terms of her probation. To the extent that I have miscommunicated information I received from her attorneys......I am deeply and profoundly sorry. I told her that I assume personal responsibility for my part in this matter. I believe when stated in court that she believed it was o.k. for her to drive under certain circumstances she was being absolutely truthful. Due to this misunderstanding, I am no longer representing Paris. For the record, I have nothing but love and respect for Paris and her family. Paris is a wonderful person and does not deserve the punishment that was handed down by the court. I only wish her my best.

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121. WHO WROTE THAT? I KNOW! KATHY HILTON!!!!!
ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE THAT? MORE EXCUSES!

Posted at 1:20PM on May 7th 2007 by annab

122. wow mintz,could you possibly grovel any worse than that...i know its your job(or was)to cover for paris, but enough is enough.at first i was really put-off by your dismissal, but now i think you deserve whatever else the hiltons hand you. they must have paid top$ severence for that statement.

Posted at 1:22PM on May 7th 2007 by sick of it

123. Paris deserves to go to jail. 45 days big deal. If it was any of us "non celebrity" types we would be doing a lot more then 45 days. Why do celebrities always think that they are better then everyone else and shouldn't have to pay for what they did. It's about time someone showed her she has to take responsibility for her actions. The scary part is that she has "people" to handle all of this for her and she apparently takes no interest in what is going on with her legal affairs. She is an adult and should be responsible for herself. Maybe now she will pay a little attention to what is going on with her life.

Posted at 1:28PM on May 7th 2007 by sue

124. Um. What about the court, cops and a paper you signed...? You know, when those on the legal side of things tell you something, it's probably true!

Posted at 1:52PM on May 7th 2007 by Liar, liar...

125. The shame here is, Paris will probably drive under the influence again. Odds are 50/50 wheter shes does any time, but either way, she will drink, drug and drive regardless. There is no way around it, but money allows advantages in all areas of life. Having the disposable cash she does, this is all more an inconvience than a lesson learned.

I tip my hat to the judge, however understand the system. The judge did all that could be done legally. Now the system will kick in. In the system money rules and rules are only for those with no money. Mark the day when Paris gets back behind the wheel (legally or not). And pray that the next time she does'nt hit some poor working class citizen. How much of a pain would that be for her next publicist to spin.

Posted at 2:05PM on May 7th 2007 by crrogers

126. I think its horrible that her publicist is going to lose his job so he can take the fall for Miss Priss. Although, he probably deserves it if he's willing to do it. Maybe he would never get another job if he showed he is unwilling to take the rap for spoiled celebrity clients..

Posted at 2:59PM on May 7th 2007 by Just Me

127. Hey Paris: You are not above the law and I am not buying it that you thought your license was valid. No one can be that dumb. You are no better than anyone else so enjoy your time in jail. You deserve it.

Posted at 7:42PM on May 7th 2007 by Elaine

128. 1st of all why you ask your publicist if you could drive NOT and attorney? Oh, wait...because you are Paris who doesn't even have a high school education. Paris, get over yourself, we sure the hell are.

Posted at 7:49PM on May 7th 2007 by missy

129. Paris, you and mommie dearest should make the most out of your entrance to the Graybar Hilton. Let's spell it out for you two really slow.....you are so O-V-E-R.

The line in Vegas is looking good that mommy pulls a Zsa-Zsa and slaps a deputy upside the head to join you behind bars. Can't believe this branch of the Hilton family continues to waste oxygen on the planet. Great grandpop Conrad must be slitting his wrists in his grave over the likes of this bunch of losers.

Posted at 10:07PM on May 7th 2007 by I may be Firecrotch, but at least I'm on this side of the bars

130. All that wealth and the Hilton family can't buy a clue?!?!?

Posted at 10:11PM on May 7th 2007 by Trump

131. HILTONS = IRRELEVANT

Posted at 10:17PM on May 7th 2007 by Alan Smithee

132. Free at last....Free at last!....Thank God Almighty, FREE AT LAST!!!

World free of and safe from all things Paris on June 5, 2007.

Posted at 10:21PM on May 7th 2007 by June 5th is Free From Paris Day

133.
Bad singer.

Bad actress.

Bad driver.

Paris...you are a bad, bad, bad girl!

Posted at 10:40PM on May 7th 2007 by Go to your room young lady!

134.

Livin' life without a clue......
So how's that workin' for ya girl?!

Posted at 10:47PM on May 7th 2007 by Dr. Fill

135. HA Iknew it.