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. her daddy`s money bought her freedom and do you really think any of the hiltons` care what we think? They`ll sit out the 40 days and then go on a looooooooooooooooooooooong expensive family vacation to recovery from the unbearable mental trauma and stress. lol what a joke she was in special care and couldn`t even tolerate it. imagine if she had been in the gen pop or booked in like most having to spend 10 days in the bullpen..................oh my.

Posted at 1:22PM on Jun 7th 2007 by jj

47. all excuses aside - young hollywood, pressure, etc. - she broke the law - she was assigned time, and ultimately accepted it, making her a hero... now is let out on a mental condition (which up to 80% of the people in there have)... give her meds and make sure you take the belt away, like everyone else....

Posted at 1:22PM on Jun 7th 2007 by amazed

48. Will someone PLEASE get her face off the Internet and the TV. I'm sick to death of hearing about Paris Hilton. Who the hell cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She makes me want to throw up!!!!

Posted at 1:22PM on Jun 7th 2007 by GAGMEWITHASPOON

49. Oh Give me a break. The little rich bitch COULDN'T HANDLE IT!!! This is even more reason why the people with the camera's should just STOP showing up and taking her picture!! Who cares anyway? Please, can we not just let her quietly go far, far away??? She doesn't deserve the attention!! When will people wake up and realize this?!?!?! In my mind there is an island for all the unsavory people...one for the men and one for the women. Paris can be the QUEEN of the female island for all I care, just get her off the news, off the magazines, off the web sites. (by the way, Tom Cruise can be the KING of the male island)
Thank you for allowing me to vent!!!!!!

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by MMM

50. So they say she is having a breakdown!! "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"
Like the rest of you I believe it is such a BS excuse, I am sure they have people to deal with psychological issues, isn't that why most of the inmates are there?
Forget about contacting the LA Sherrifs office, that corruption and cover up has already happened, what people should do is contact the LA District Attorney's office for a full scale investigation as to what really went down, what money changed hands/ or what speacial favors were granted.

Email address: webmaillacountyda.org - driect you email to Steve Cooley - LA District Attorney

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Marie

51. I bet that dirty, pirate hooker will be out partying by this weekend! There obviously a double-standard for celebrities!

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Leslie in Midland, TX

52. I just figured they let her out because she was a huge health risk to others.....

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by CALI GIRL

53. What a freak show!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by cooky

54. I hope the people who Paris Hilton claims are her 'fans' wake up to what a self-serving, egotistical, snob she is. Paris Hilton is a complete and total waste of space. She breaks the law and then and then whines her way out of doing her time. If that were me or you, we'd have to eat the bean burritos she was served or go hungry. Paris Hilton is a disgrace to her family and society in general. She is a horrible role model and has nothing worthwhile to offer.

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Anna

55. I wonder how many other convicts get released for "mental anguish?" Isn't that sort of the whole point? You aren't supposed to be happy in jail.

Posted at 1:24PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Michele

56. 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

57. That is the biggest bull in the world, she wasnt going to have a nervous breakdown her father paid off the judge. Her father should be put in prison for raising such a spoiled little brat.

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

58. I am not surprised she is out early.House arrest is a joke. Do they think that is punishing her. She will propably get around that too. This case proves once and for all that there is no punishment for the rich and famous. They can do wha they want. I had begun to have a little respect for Paris and if she had been let out for overcrowding I could have understood, but this is absolute bull. Oh, yeah that shrink is a freakin joke. Pay me enough and I will say what you want.

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

59. Oh suck it up you pansy bitch!!!

Posted at 1:25PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Isabella Gotti

60. What will happen to the Parasite when she violates her "ankle bracelet home confinement?" I hope law enforcement is prepared for that possibility cause... you just know it will happen, without fail! That stupid Bitch cannot stay away from papparazzi attention for more than five seconds. Parasite, you are "one of the laughing stock of America" along with LoHo, Nicolecoke, Britspit etc.... How proud you must be??? And your Mommy and Daddy, too...!!!!

Posted at 1:25PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Just waiting.... Julie

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