Celebrity Justice
Rhys Meyers Popped for Being Plowed in Public

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was nabbed yesterday by Irish cops, after he allegedly got rowdy in Dublin Airport, and he's been charged with public drunkenness and breach of peace, reports the AP.

The actor was arrested Sunday, over what was reported to be "erratic, abusive" behavior at an airport gate and an airline desk on his way to London, even after the cops asked him to chill. He was charged by the Garda Siochana (that's the Irish national po-po) with two counts of violating the Public Order Act. He'll have to return to court on Dec. 5.

In this month's Details Magazine, Myers says, "I didn't drink until I was 25, and I never drank every day, but when I did, it was bad. It would be a couple of days that just wouldn't work out for me, waking up with a hangover. Drink doesn't fit into the groove of where my life is going."

He also told the AP back in 2006 that he "would never drink again" to help preserve his career.

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46. While I am not condoning his behavior, his mother just died after a sudden illness folks . So. please cut him some slack. I'd venture to guess her illness sent him drinking again and her death has only served to fuel the drinking so he doesn't have to feel anything. Unfortunately, that only makes it worse, but you can't tell that to someone who's in that much pain. He has to hit his bottom just like everyone else who has an addiction problem. He hasn't reached his bottom yet. Pray for him. I will.

Posted at 9:57PM on Nov 24th 2007 by D Line

47. BOOZER!

Posted at 10:52PM on Nov 24th 2007 by susan

48. Just saw you on "The View" Jonathan! You are an amazing guy, amazing actor, and I wanted to send my prayers to both you and your family as you go through this very tragic time with your mom's passing. Please disregard all the rude comments on here. Lots of ignorant, jealous people who don't know any better!
God bless you-
Kathleen

Posted at 2:58AM on Nov 25th 2007 by kathleen

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