Celebrity Justice
Allred Already Playing Race Card Over Paris

Gloria Allred, Paris HiltonUsing "young, white, rich" Paris Hilton for contrast, attorney Gloria Allred is going after the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. on behalf of a 51-year-old African American veteran (a double amputee as a result of active duty), who was allegedly treated like crap during her stint in L.A. County Jail earlier this year.

In a press conference held just moments ago, Pamela Richardson, Army Specialist 6, said she was denied serious medical attention during her March 2007 stay in the Century Regional Detention Center -- "a direct contrast to Paris Hilton." As a result, Richardson claims that a hernia she believes developed while in custody went untreated, plus she was denied her cancer medication, and worst of all -- she claims to have been verbally bashed and humiliated by being forced to crawl around the facility without the use of her prosthetic leg. Richardson was arrested (for what Allred won't disclose), held at the Lynwood facility and then released. Charges were never filed against her.

"She's treated like a queen compared to what I got," Richardson said of Hilton. Allred added, "When Paris was remanded to jail, she cried out, 'It's not right.' We say, about the shocking discriminatory treatment of Pamela -- it's not right."

They're seeking more than a million dollars in damages.



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31. THIS is what the outrage is about. Take note Hilton family, Paris, Harvey Levin, Sheriff Baca, et al. Paris (and her visitors) do not deserve the special treatment they CONTINUE to receive.

Posted at 4:38PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Julie

32. I can't stand Gloria Allred. She is a media whore. She makes all lawyers look bad. I feel sorry for her client whose case will be tarnished because of her attorney.

Posted at 4:39PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Leslie

33. here we go with "spiritual advisory" sharpton pulling the race card. I don't hear him talking about Isaiah Washington or DEMANDING his head on a silver platter. Gimme a break. What Baca did was wrong, but it had nothing to do with race. Shut up Sharpton and Allred. What a bunch of opportunists as well as sharpton being the biggest hypocrite of them all. When he opens his voice for all support of all types of prejudices and discriminations of all races - well then maybe my opinion of him will change. Otherwise shut up and get a real job and quite living off of other people and making it a fake cause.

Posted at 4:38PM on Jun 11th 2007 by doll

34. If the allegations are true they have every right to play the race card.

Posted at 4:39PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Sebastian

35. Dang, Gloria look like da JOKER!

Posted at 4:39PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Simma-Donna

36. Mikhail - First of all I would not be bragging about your DUI, your a freakin idiot. Second, Paris is not in jail for her DUI. She is in jail for violating the law not once but twice. Like everyone, Paris got got "arrested" for her DUI, went through the booking process and was released. She probably was in jail for a shorter amount of time then you. Paris then got pulled over for driving and was caught driving on a suspended license. She got a slap on the hand, not like the normal person. Then Ms. Paris got pulled over again and was busted for driving on a suspended license. It gets better - the first offense warning - fell out of her car. Plus, she never took her DUI mandated classes. Then, she is so stupid she tried to say, after the second offense (obvisouly the first time went in one ear and out the other) that she didn't know she couldn't drive.

Posted at 4:39PM on Jun 11th 2007 by lissabell

37. Wow....does the Hiltons contribute to this site or something??

Posted at 4:41PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Megrai

38. To Mikhail, #21 - You are a Dumb-Ass. You have no idea what is going on, do you? Go and have another drink F**khead.

Posted at 4:41PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Chris

39. You go Gloria!! Why should the rich and elite get treated special, all the damn time?
Maybe this will teach this jack-ass sheriff, that ALL people count.

See what all the Hilton-drama has caused. If Paris, would have just served her time without incident, then none of this would be happening.

Even when Nicki, went to visit Paris a couple of days ago, most people have to wait in line on average of 1hr, to see there people. Not the Hiltons! They just bashed through (as usual) and were able to see Paris- no wait.

I hope all the inmates sue for being treated like scum, next to Paris.

Posted at 4:43PM on Jun 11th 2007 by L.B

40. I could care less about Paris Hilton, but why is it her fault that they let her out. She couldn't force them to do it. They made the decision on their own.

Posted at 4:43PM on Jun 11th 2007 by RFISHER

41. The Hilton must pay for the site because Harvey Levin was really taking up for Paris, making excuses for her.

I'm surprised because Judge Milian is so against drunk driving.

Posted at 4:43PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Megrai

42. Sheriff Baca should have sent the $1k back to the Hiltons.
The CA taxpayers will feel the brunt of lawsuits following his 'celebrity justice'
for years.

Posted at 4:44PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Steven

43. Paris shouldn't be blamed for how others are treated in jail--but now that she has been saved by God, she should use this opportunity to speak out about the conditions in prison for everyone.

Posted at 4:46PM on Jun 11th 2007 by nicole

44. That's what the State of California gets for treating some people better than others. Maybe discrimination against minorities and poor people could be one of these new causes that Paris will champion.

Then again she may forget about all that when she's can get all kinds of f%@'d up again.

Posted at 4:48PM on Jun 11th 2007 by California Pays for Paris

45. It is a well know that special people like Ms. Hilton do get special treatment. They can and do hire high priced lawyers to make things go away or at least make things more
comfortable for them. All of a sudden Ms. Hilton has psych problems and need special
treatment. Bulldinky, Little Ms. Hilton is just trying to find an excuse not to be in jail.If Mr and Mrs Had brought her up properly she might just be different.

Posted at 4:47PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Elizabeth

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