Celebrity Justice
Paris' Medical Condition -- Mental, Not Physical

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paris Hilton's medical condition was purely psychological and that she was in peril of having a nervous breakdown, and that's why she was released early this morning.

Psychiatrist Charles Sophy visited Hilton in jail yesterday and the day before. We're told after Sophy's visit yesterday, word was passed to the Sheriff that Hilton's mental state was fragile and she was at risk.

The reason for releasing her had nothing to do with a rash or other physical issues. It was purely in her head.

Last month, on the eve of a trial in which Hilton was accused of slandering socialite Zeta Graff, Dr. Sophy told the judge that Hilton was "emotionally distraught and traumatized" over her jail sentence, which prevented her from participating in a meaningful defense. That trial was put on hold until August.

UPDATE: Law enforcement sources have just told TMZ the County Jail medical team made the final decision to spring Paris based on Dr. Sophy's psychological evaluation. And we're told, Sheriff Lee Baca gave the final approval.

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46. I'm not writing this to be mean, but I've always thought Paris Hilton was not all there mentally.
Her own mother refered to her as being 'eccentric', which means not all there with money.
It was a case of releasing someone who is mentally incompetent. Otherwise, the LA police released her because she didn't like it? She's not supposed to. Have you ever seen anyone with less substance, talent or brains? Nicole Richie is next. Those two should be riding in the short bus, instead of being allowed to drive on the road.

Posted at 1:53PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Katey2

47. I can't believe that she wasn't put in general population to begin with since there is absolutely NOTHING special about her!!!! And to top it off...she doesn't even serve her time...what a freakin whine baby!!!! How can you call it "serving her time" when she gets all the company and luxuries that she's been given all her life! Nothing changed...she wears an ankle bracelet.....to quote Chris Farley...."well la dee freakin daa!!!!!

Posted at 7:21PM on Jun 7th 2007 by hates idiots

48. Her Doc sent her to the dentist as she did exactly what Sarah Silverman said she'd do by chipping a tooth on the bars.

But in all honesty this just goes to show about or supposed justice for all legal system that the more money you have the more you can buy your way out of doing time.
Paris & O.J. are just
two examples.

Posted at 1:18PM on Jun 7th 2007 by ^@^

49. They used a Medical excuse to get her out
because that is the only thing that can overrule the judge's orders.

1/2 the people in jail have mental problems.
Why are they still confined?

Posted at 1:18PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Ra

50. This man is a Quack Doctor. Just a Paid Mouthpiece. We do not buy this story Doc. she was screwed up from the beginning. Maybe she needed to see her Dr. Feelgood.........

Posted at 1:18PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Toni

51. I'd like to go home now.

Posted at 1:19PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Andrea Yates

52. So she gets let out because Jail was UNPLESANT?!?!?!?!?!?! Funny, I thought Jail was supposed to be unplesant.

Isn't this the same guy that was always defending Michael Jackson? I'm guessing the deal is, if you pay him, he says what you want.

Posted at 1:18PM on Jun 7th 2007 by cambel

53. Put the bitch on suicide watch and make her serve the full 45 days. Just because she has money, she can cry and whine like a little cry baby and get out of jail? Must be nice to have money.

Posted at 1:20PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Tracey

54. SO MUCH FOR "TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HER ACTIONS"


I THOUGHT IT WAS REAL COOL WHEN SHE STOOD UP AND SAID THAT. NOW.. IT'S BAD. ALL BAD.

Posted at 1:19PM on Jun 7th 2007 by come see me

55. Don't we have a prison psych unit for cases like this? Oh, yeah, I guess Paris is just too special for the normal treatment of psych inmates. ANy other person would have gone to the jail nuthouse!

Posted at 1:19PM on Jun 7th 2007 by what is wrong with this picture

56. I have to poop.

Posted at 1:20PM on Jun 7th 2007 by asscrack

57. I am sorry i have been in jail in SC and there is nothing but people on the verge of a nervais break down. this is so much crap that it is not funny. Its just the rich little girl getting special treatment. no more no less

Posted at 10:44AM on Jun 9th 2007 by Mark

58. Unbelievable. I see that the 'good' Rev. Sharpton spoke out on this - and for ONCE I agree with him. He claims racism, but I think it's more a case of fear of Paris' lawyers suing endlessly. When you're rich, you can make subtle threats like that.

You can bet that other prisoners have had breakdowns, gotten their asses kicked, or had severe physical problems that are continually ignored.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by CH

59. The law enforcement agency in LA has a problem on their hands when the other inmates hear about this. This is just a DAMN shame and no one in LA who has committed the same crime should expect any less. I'd sue their ass if I couldnt get what Paris got!!! Just cry like a spoiled ass hole!!!

Posted at 1:25PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Lenn K

60. I am just in awe....all in one word...WHATEVER! She is a disgrace and what will everyone say when she is out there driving and kills herself...(probably nothing) or some innocent child! Gotta love our system!

Posted at 1:30PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Wow!

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