Celebrity Justice
Paris Won't Appeal

Paris HiltonParis Hilton has issued the following statement:

"Today I told my attorneys not to appeal the judge's decision. While I greatly appreciate the Sheriff's concern for my health and welfare, after meeting with doctors I intend to serve my time as ordered by the judge.

This is by far the hardest thing I have ever done. During the past several days, I have had a lot of time to reflect and have already learned a bitter, but important lesson from this experience.

As I have said before, I hope others will learn from my mistake. I have also had time to read the mail from my fans. I very much appreciate all of their good wishes and hope they will keep their letters coming.

I must also say that I was shocked to see all of the attention devoted to the amount of time I would spend in jail for what I had done by the media, public and city officials. I would hope going forward that the public and the media will focus on more important things, like the men and women serving our country in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places around the world."

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61. I hope Paris learn something from all this because not a dollar came from the Hilton wealth it all came from the poor law biding tax payers. Which the city should take all expenses from the Hilton fortune and not the tax payers.

Posted at 8:44PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Daisy

62. Translation: Lawyer told her she had no grounds for appeal, so might as well spin it as she it being tough and facing her sentence. She needs the PR after yesterday' s sobfest.

And, she'll now spend her time doped up on happy pills in the soft beds of the medical ward, so it won't be so bad.

Posted at 8:37PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Tommy

63. all i'll say is sweetheart i hope you really learn from your lesson not to freakin'drinkand drive and we are in god's name focusing on our soldiers yet you need to focus on them as well and not your super fake life.

Posted at 8:38PM on Jun 9th 2007 by shelll bell

64. She didnt write this statment and its all for damage control anyways. Only time will tell if she has learned any lesson.

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Hottie n OC

65. Everything Paris says is carefully scripted.

She puts her true feelings on her chest:
http://evilhoward.com

Posted at 8:47PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Ra

66. One of her high paid lawyers probably brought her to reality, in that, the likelihood of getting another judge to overturn the trial judges sentence was about as probable as Hilton serving as US Amasador to the UN.

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Reaganite

67. Would we be so focussed on Paris if Michael Jackson was still mixing it up with the kids? I kind of miss him now...and this story's already gettng a little old...

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 9th 2007 by karlfest

68. That's the most mature thing I heard her say yet. If she means it, great. I hope she continues to 'reflect'. She would really be admired if she chooses to change herself and start using her influence to sincerely do good things. If not, well, I guess none of us should be surprised. It will be sad to see the Hilton name be remembered more for her antics than for it's outstanding accommodations.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jun 9th 2007 by NotParis

69. There is a freaking illegal occupation in Iraq where our troops are doing the Iraq police work.

w and cheney are trying to steal their oil.

Cover that corporate whore media!

Let her out and lock up Libby,w,cheney,etc...

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 9th 2007 by You tell em Paris!

70. That shrink must be good for her to deliver a statement like that!

Posted at 8:40PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Robbie Farmer

71. Paris has nothing but class. I know she can get through this. I'm praying for you beautiful!

Btw, does anyone have the address for where letters can be sent to her?

Thank you.

Posted at 8:42PM on Jun 9th 2007 by Todd

72. Yea, it's a bitch once you draft the appeal and realize you don't have crap to say.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jun 9th 2007 by BigAssFan

73. Good for her,justice should be served to all,rich & poor are equal in the justice system,USA or anywhere in the world.Paris Hilton must take responsibility of her action/s whether she is a celebraty or an heiress of the Hilton empire.This is a good lesson to whoever break the law must face its consequences.
http://rich.pinoyforum.net

Posted at 8:53PM on Jun 9th 2007 by rich

74. I pray that it is true, that she is LEARNING meaningful life
lessons....That she is "WAKING" up .

That when she comes out...She does not go back to her old, drinking, driving, drugging, porn making, racist comment making, Insulting, Thumbing her nose at the law and
everyone else ways....!!!

I truly wish her well...and that this is the time
for her to FINALLY GROW up, and do something really meaningful with
the rest of her life....

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 9th 2007 by People...WAKE UP !

75. When has SHE ever focused on more important issues? Did she even finish highschool? She is useless.

Posted at 9:56PM on Jun 10th 2007 by Unbelievable

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