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Dr. Phil Butts In ... Again

Dr. PhilApparently Dr. Phil didn't learn much from his interference with Britney Spears. Paging Dr. Fame whore.

The talk show host has allegedly posted bond, which was set at $33,000, for one of the eight teens who was arrested for severely beating another teenager in Florida. The highly publicized case has been in the news for over a week now, and Dr. Phil must want some of that action.

A bail bondsman told several local media outlets that Mercades Nichols, who has been widely reported as the alleged "ringleader," had her bond paid by the show's producers. When Nichols left the jail, a man who claimed to be a producer for the Dr. Phil show helped escort Nichols and her mom.

Mercades's grandmother recently told local reporters that she didn't have the money to bail her granddaughter out.

According to reports, the producer then told reporters to leave the jail because the Dr. Phil show had exclusive rights to the delinquent's story. He did not comment on if Dr. Phil had helped pay for her bond.

Recently the judge presiding over the case imposed a strict gag order -- how this move will affect Nichols and her case is unknown for now.

Reps for the Dr. Phil show could not be reached.



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61. "Dr Phil does a show.........how does that make him a whore???"
Because he poses as a psychologist -- and one of the core ethics of psychology is privacy another is non-solicitation. That means you don't chase ambulances to get clients. The third is actually the most important -- do no harm. So, Phil's a whore to chase media spotlights to get guests, he's a whore because he has sold out any credibility as a professional psychologist by butting into things without permission and revealing information about clients. Any questions?

Posted at 11:04PM on Apr 12th 2008 by Gary

62. 50. If Victoria Lindsay had been my daughter, none of those bitches would even live to see a trial.

They really need to consider the SHANDA SHARER case: http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/young/shanda_sharer/1.html before they even THINK of letting ANY of these evil bitches back out on the streets. This could have been much worse. They were all obviously VERY VERY jealous of Victoria.

Posted at 9:42PM on Apr 12th 2008 by Boycott Dr. Phil

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I clicked on the link you posted and read it all. My heart goes out the Shanda Sharer's family and friends. These monster's that tortured and killed this young girl should have received the death penalty, no matter what their ages were. I have never read anything so brutal before and this was a most vicious and brutal crime.

R.I.P. Shanda

Posted at 11:13PM on Apr 12th 2008 by SugarCookie

63. He's creepy, and so is his wife and son!!!!!!

Posted at 12:00AM on Apr 13th 2008 by Crazygirl

64. Oprah is the biggest capitalist....she has made her billion...great. Don't preach to me about how we should vote for Obama in order to save the masses. Question to O..do you share your wealth with your thousands of employees? You oviously have over extended your self in every way....or you would not have had what was to be the highlight of your career tainted by sexual molestation and pedaphilia...does anyone even wonder why that became a non issue all of a sudden???

Money buys you all types of quiet...where is the outrage at what happened at her school? Or at the very least, what was resolved by that? You put your name out there and it means something...when....when she supports a girls school or when support a presidential candidate. I saw how well she montitored the girls school. Am I the only one who views Oprah as an oxymoron?

Posted at 12:09AM on Apr 13th 2008 by mjn

65. My firend just got 6 years for assault II. 6 years! Why? He's black, that's why. This bitch gets a spot on national television and a get out of jail free card from this prick. JUSTICE IN AMERICA! WEEEEE!!!!

Posted at 12:23AM on Apr 13th 2008 by Rod

66. Why is it when there is a bizzare situation such as this, people like Dr. Phil just have to get into the act. To tell reporters to leave I feel is in violation of the right to know act. The only thing on his mind and those of the producers are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ signs. So glad I don't have any interest in his show. Cannot stand do-gooders getting in the way of justice. Mind your own business Dr. Phil.

Posted at 12:51AM on Apr 13th 2008 by ynot12007

67. I do hope these girls have learned something from all the publicity they are getting. Do not post anything on the Internet that might come back to bite you on the butt. The Internet has been proven not to be secure and private.

Posted at 12:58AM on Apr 13th 2008 by ynot12007

68. Let the little bitch out in general population and have her @ss beat like she did that other chicks and let's see if Dr. Phil will bail the beaters out.

Posted at 1:57AM on Apr 13th 2008 by Get a Clue

69. Although there are some cringe worthy moments on The Dr. Phil Show every now and then, I think he is pretty aweome. He is a very wise soul and I admire him tremendsously. His words have helped my life more than I can ever say. Phil McGraw is a visible representative for one of the most effective and top-notch, highly respected behavioral treatment programs in the Dallas area, the Minrith-Meier Clinic. A place of loving, caring people (highly educated and trained professionals) who have mended many a broken life and soul.

Dr. Phil is not to blame for Britney nor these loser violent kids, but if he can help them in a dignified and professional way and they agree to his help, then by all means. Dr. Phil may need to revisit some of the ways his production staff handle some of the higher profile guests. "

Posted at 3:08AM on Apr 13th 2008 by chicken stripper

70. The Dr. Phil show is like any other show on TV it is based on ratings. He has to find clever side means to keep him and his show popular. This move was designed to purposely create controversy thus more exposure for him and his show. It is indeed a sad world we live in.

Posted at 3:17AM on Apr 13th 2008 by tim

71. GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:47AM on Apr 13th 2008 by gagme

72. People, people, people!!! Dr Phil is a BIG PHONY!!!! The following is just alittle snippet of what I have found on the net regarding past guests:
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The bad part is what was aired. Things were put in that were never said while we were there. Phil giving advice that he never gave to us. On the third day I was determined to not look bad again. I came up with a solution to my problem and couldn't wait to share it! What aired was PHIL saying MY WORDS to me, and some how (I don't know how they did that) me replying, "yea I was thinking about that". This happened with most the guest. Things said on air that was NOT said at the show.
I have one regret in life and it's that I agreed to go on that show and that I didn't walk out when I could have. There is so much more but I think you get the picture.


Posted by: Past guest | November 03, 2007 at 01:58 PM (ref:
http://www.glitteratigossip.com/glitterati/2006/04/new_book_slams_.html)
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Remember Phony Phil did the same thing to one of the brother's accused in the Natalie Holloway interview?

Posted at 4:05AM on Apr 13th 2008 by are you serious?

73. These mental defects say the wanted to be "Famous" Dr. Phil is committing a crime by abetting their actions.

Posted at 4:48AM on Apr 13th 2008 by A Mother

74. Everyone knows that "Dr" Phil is not really certified to do anything. He doesn't have the qualifications. Just because Oprah used him for a few shows to give people advice, he sort of just slid right into a spin-off show of his own JUST BECAUSE of her setting it up, and for no other reason. He's a fraud, he's unethical and this just proves it once again. He has NO right to get in the middle of a legal issue just because he wants a show out of it! What a LOSER. I hope his show gets cancelled. Then maybe his wife can do something besides spend all his illegally obtained money on cosmetic surgery procedures.
The two of them are a laughable, ridiculous couple! I hope this latest stunt exposes him for what he is. An opportunistic, unqualified prowler. He should be investigated.

Posted at 5:30AM on Apr 13th 2008 by Andie

75. Dr. (of what, I don't know) Phil appears to me to be a big dumbass jerk. He is a media whore who will do anything for a rating, because like peddling it on the street that is where the money is.

Posted at 1:33PM on Apr 13th 2008 by JonSE

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