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Rip Torn a New One for New DUI

Posted Jan 6th 2009 12:09AM by TMZ Staff

Rip Torn -- who gave us this absolute classic mugshot (left) a couple years back -- got pinched for yet another alleged DUI.

Cops say 77-year-old Rip was driving down Route 44 in Connecticut in his Subaru with an Xmas tree on top -- only problem was, he was in the breakdown lane, so they pulled him over. Popo says he failed part of a field sobriety test and refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Torn pleaded not guilty yesterday in court to illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane.

This is his third DUI in the last five years.

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1. Throw the Drunk Bastard in jail!!!!!!!!!
I don't think they will need his services in M.I.B.-3!!!!!!
just saying..............

Posted at 8:43AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Yeddy Bo

2. Yeddy Bo eat ass you tool, this guy is a legend.Have some respect.

Posted at 8:48AM on Jan 6th 2009 by artie help

3. If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a DUI. From the Patches O'Houlihan instructional video.

Posted at 8:49AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Luke Warmwater

4. Dude, it's time for maybe alittle jailtime and a huge fine about $50,000k and license suspended for about two years.

Posted at 8:51AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Lenn K.

5. Definitely some jail time, a couple of YEARS suspension of license, community service and a fine. Oh yeah, and REHAB, yes, yes, yes.

Posted at 9:10AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Ms_Tell_It_Like_It_Is

6. I have seen Rip get rip-roaring drunk dozens of times at the annual Christmas party he has with his wife actress Amy Wright.

It's about time he went to rehab. But he won't. He's a stubborn old coot.

Posted at 9:39AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Jackson

7. Rip Torn is the best. What the hell is rehab going to do for a 77 year old? He should loses his license though. He can take a cab when he's ripped.

Posted at 10:12AM on Jan 6th 2009 by Bobby D.

8. he could'nt wait to get home so he could blow the christmas tree...................

Posted at 10:20AM on Jan 6th 2009 by 99centz