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U Idiot -- Dourdan Nailed on Sunset

Posted Sep 5th 2007 8:30AM by TMZ Staff

The police finally caught up with sometimes violent "CSI" star Gary Dourdan last night, but it turns out he wasn't lying after that memorable beatdown a few weeks ago, when he claimed "I know all the cops around here, they're my friends!"

TMZ caught Dourdan ripping away from Hyde last night in his sick ride, banging an illegal U-turn in the middle of Sunset Blvd. and roaring off at top speed. But before he got too far, a police SUV going in the opposite direction took notice, banged a Uey too, and pulled Gary to the side of the road.

By the time TMZ cameras caught up with Dourdan just moments later, the cop was already walking away from the car -- leaving him with only a warning.

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1. TMZ, let it go. We all know you hate this guy because he shoved one of your photo-troopers. Maybe he should have talked with Jude Law on how to get rid a pest!!

Posted at 9:41AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Lenn K.

2. Wow, is this guy a mason?

Posted at 9:54AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Derek Williams

3. TMZ
I love when you accuse people of being "sometimes violent" becuase he shoved one of your photographers. that's right you, guys are sooooooo the victim. You have so much on him, he get's angry after he gets harrassed. And don't be such hippocrites your aggressive low lifes act the same way just to get the shot. Pushing people, Flashing bulbs at people trying to drive.

Posted at 9:55AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Bec

4. He's obviously a generous contributor to PAL.

Posted at 10:02AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Dawn Day

5. #3...you hit the nail on the head. i come to this blog to see the latest stories. i could care less about photos or video of the celebrities. I think the papparrazi get out of hand some times and its shocking not more of them are getting pushed or beaten up.

Posted at 10:26AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Kate

6. TMZ, we all know the story about him supposedly beating your photographer. You guys made such a big deal of it, how could we not know? But even your own video couldn't substantiate the charges - and the VAST majority thought you were totally wrong. Get over it. You're really beginning to look like an ass.

Posted at 10:25AM on Sep 5th 2007 by kk

7. "Violent CSI TV star". Are you guys nuts? When have you ever shown us any proof that this guy is violent? And don't point us to the asinine video of the bad acting photog guy supposedly getting chased. We didn’t buy it remember? Leave this guy alone, he should sue you for harassment!

Posted at 10:38AM on Sep 5th 2007 by maxx

8. That's the guy that was drag racing in Clearwater

Posted at 11:05AM on Sep 5th 2007 by wa wa waa

9. You didn't really prove your point about him NOT knowing the cops if you admit he only got a warning....huh?

Posted at 11:27AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Karissa

10. License, Proof of insurance, and Bank statement please.

Once again the police are for sale. If you're rich the law doesn't apply to you unless it comes to the publics attention then they over react isn't that right Michael Vick?

Posted at 6:23PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Benny

11. When will these paps leave this man alone... not only Gary but all of the celebs? Granted, he should slow down and not make u-turns, but lets face it, is he the only person on Sunset that makes or has made a u-turn?
That statement about him being ' sometimes violent '... that is nothing but a lot of crap! Leave the man alone!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:45PM on Sep 7th 2007 by anna

12. This stuff is making the rounds to all of the Dodge Charger and MOPAR sites.... Nice car!

As for why he got off with a warning, did anyone stop to think that the camera toting guerillas likely provided the perfect excuse? I'm not professing to know that this was the case, it just seems plausible to me.
Cop: "What's your rush?"
GD: "Sorry officer. There were some papparazzi types giving me some grief and I was high-tailing it out of there."
*discussion of cautions, warnings, and apologies follows*
and away he goes...
So, give yourself a pat on the back TMZ. Not only did you push a guy into doing something illegal by chasing him off (okay it's arguable, but easily believed), you also provided the "out" for him and then you go and cry foul. Well, turn the finger around and point at yourselves.

Posted at 12:35PM on Sep 12th 2007 by DCF

13. Speeding, illegal U-turns, and off with a "warning" from a police officer. Hmmmm, happens a lot to me too.

I do not see the point TMZ is trying to make here. I guess you are still "lashing out" after one of your cameramen got pushed around. How childish.

Next time, if you claim to have a "hot" story, show us an 'event' the rest of humanity does not do. Then that's a story.

Posted at 6:17AM on Sep 13th 2007 by Grisgraham