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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61. so you think there was entitlement before - oh brother!!!!!

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

62. YAY SHES OUT!!!!!
PARIS ROCKS!!!!!!!
I HOPE SHE IS OK!!!!


Quit hating on, her its not her fault she got out early!
she still has to stay at her house for 40 days with that ankel braclet.

Posted at 1:26PM on Jun 7th 2007 by ParisGurl

63. Stop staying at the Hilton hotels. Don't buy anything or watch anything that has to do with Paris. How insane. I guess it gives some other people a break because now lawyers can say there was a case on record that let someone out for not eating. Her parents should of told her to suck it up and do her time. How crazy. Something really bad is going to happen to this girl before it's over with and I hope she doesn't hurt anyone else when it does. Then her parents will wish they made her stay.

Posted at 1:26PM on Jun 7th 2007 by What

64. OMG.........is there any other way we can coddle these people we call celebrities?

Posted at 1:26PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Paula

65. This is the California Bar Ass'n info for Paris' lawyer:

Richard A. Hutton, Criminal Defense law
Bar #: 48044
Address: Hutton & Wlson
1055 E. Colorado blvd. Suite 310
Pasadena, CA 91106

626.397.9700 - phone
626.397.9707 - fax

e-mail: hutwillaw@aol.com

Cal them up and give them your thoughts!

Posted at 1:26PM on Jun 7th 2007 by MG

66. She wasn't too distraught to go to the MTV Awards!

Posted at 1:27PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Yankeegirl

67. Every person in the LA jail system should get together and file a CLASS ACTION SUIT

gainst the city, county, whomever involved. Anyone who feels depressed and whatever

PH felt and they are not going home because they son't have high powered attorneys

and Cannot afford one is not getting fair justice....celebrity justice.

SERIOUSLY, THIS COULD SET A PRECEDENT IF ALL THE INMATES FILE A CLASS ACTION SUIT AND/OR ALL THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY SERVED IN THE SAME JAIL. iMAGINE HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD GET INVOLVED.

Any lawyer looking to make a name for himself should be on this now...millions of people would root for you.

Posted at 1:27PM on Jun 7th 2007 by jacqjacq

68. Nice to have friends in high places! Mommie and Daddy to the rescue, once again!

Posted at 1:27PM on Jun 7th 2007 by ??????

69. Please. Most inmates could make the same claim. She should just stick to living her simple, shallow life. Forbid she ever had to deal with any real issues in life. Silly, simple minded girl. Her parents should be ashamed of themselves for raising an uneducated, whorish girl who will merely exist until she expires.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Debra

70. Sure people, you too can get out of jail if you have enough money to pay for a crooked shrink and high-cost attorneys. Honestly though. If you all could, I think you would too. Who, with all that notoriety, would want to be stuck in the slammer for any period of time with people licking their lips at you and guards feeling you up. I bet someone sexually harassed her and they threatened to make it public in exchange to get her out. Come on, they feel up ugly scags, why wouldn't they grab on boney Paris. I am glad for the girl. She is always decent to paparazzi and poor folk. Let her live off of her bimbo notoriety and use her money to avoid a long sentence. We all would if we could. ADMIT IT!!!!!!

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by ReadMe

71. Are you kidding me???????? She was let go because she was thought to be having a "nervous breakdown"???? What the hell do you think happens to EVERYONE whos in jail, such is life. Change can be very uncomfortable.
I relish the day when money is no longer a dividing factor, then we'll see these "weakest links" for what they are...weak!!!
In all honesty, if rich people had to switch their circumstances around and be poor, they would all commit suicide, they wouldn't be able to cope, they have people literally "holding" their hands when they cross the damn street---I hardly think they'd be able to pick up the pieces and move on.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Jackie

72. Get over it people, if you had the money you would be the same way. Clearly you dont have the money.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by LMGV

73. No wonder our country is in horrible shape. Our so-called justice system has slapped us all in the face by showing us you have to be a rich bitch to get preferential treatment.

This is horribly wrong and those who released Paris Hilton should be institutionalized.

Everyone should turn away from the Hilton's, The Lohan's, and the rest of scum sucking Hollywood and our corrupt government!!!

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Patty the Radio Girl

74. I hate Paris Hilton!!!! She gets away with everything. Our legal system is a joke! Proof is in the Paris. She is a whining little bitch. I am so angry!!!
Next time maybe she will kill someone. She is having mental problems/depression..It's called prison it is suppossed to be hard. I bet Paris is having withdrawl from Hyde!!!
I hope that she kills herself!!! STUPID BITCH!!!!

Posted at 1:29PM on Jun 7th 2007 by lilgirl

75. what the hell? So do we release Charles Manson because he is wacky in the head? What a friggin joke.... once again the hollywood retards act like retards and get away with it.

Posted at 1:29PM on Jun 7th 2007 by Hollywoodequalsretards

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