Celebrity Feuds
Perez Hilton -- You Owe Me a Black Eye Fee

Perez Hilton is striking back at the man who allegedly punched him in the face -- by filing a civil lawsuit against him.

Hilton is suing Polo Molina -- the road manager for the Black Eyed Peas -- for battery and an intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hilton's suit claims Molina attacked him outside of a Toronto club on Sunday night because the blogger wouldn't stop writing about the Black Eyed Peas on his website. The suit wants payback in excess of $25,000.

Molina turned himself in to Toronto cops on Monday and was charged with assault -- he is due back in court on August 5.

Hilton's attorney, Bryan Freedman, just released the following statement:

"Perez Hilton files this lawsuit to protect his freedom of speech and seeks legal redress against those who have physically assaulted him because they do not like his review of their album. Whether you love Perez or hate him, he is entitled to his freedom of speech without fear of physical violence. This lawsuit will make the statement that violence is never the answer."



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241. And gays really wonder why they're not gaining any ground....it's because hate mongering, bigoted, hypocritical morons like this douche is your posterboy for your movement!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:08AM on Jun 25th 2009 by hahahaha!!!!

242. For all you people crowing about "free speech" and whatnot...remember, this DID NOT HAPPEN ON US SOIL. Perez is NOT PROTECTED FROM US FREE SPEECH LAWS. Our laws in Canada are NOT THE SAME AS US LAWS. Section 319 of Bill C-250 states "If it can be shown that the speech was so abusive that it was likely to incite listeners or readers into violent action against an identifiable group, and if the the speech was made in a public place, then a person could be convicted." Perez is LUCKY he was not charged with a hate crime...yet. When the evidence has been reviewed, he may still be charged if what he said was found to have incited the violence committed by the BEP's manager.

I'm not defending EITHER person's actions in this case, I really couldn't care less. I'm just annoyed by people commenting about "free speech this" and "free speech that". Sorry people, your laws don't follow you to other countries. If it happens outside of US soil, your laws don't apply. I wouldn't be surprised if a civil case is thrown out of a US-based court. He may well have to file any civil action through the Canadian courts, and our courts don't take too kindly to frivolous lawsuits like this one. So, shut up with your free speech junk, it doesn't apply in this case.

Posted at 9:37AM on Jun 25th 2009 by Proud Canadian

243. I took the advice here to notify The Teen Choice Awards about banning Mario Lavendera A.K.A Pussy Perez as a presenter.
www.staff@teenchoiceawards.com Its time we all banded together and put a stop to this he thinks he is above everything slime of the earth. Such a sick individual. If you go to his site....you are condoning him and his behavior. I personally sick and fed with this jackasses crap. Disgusting...and its coming around sissy boy...what a friggin crybaby!

Posted at 10:46AM on Jun 25th 2009 by Little Black Sambo

244. PEREZ HILTON IS A WHORE OF 2 KINDS PUBLICITY,AND MEDIA..HE HAS NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO WITH HIS TIME

Posted at 10:59AM on Jun 25th 2009 by JAGUAR42

245. PEREZ HILTON IS A WHORE OF 2 KINDS ,MEDIA AND PUBLICITY. HE HAS NOTHING BETTER TO DO WITH HIS TIME

Posted at 11:02AM on Jun 25th 2009 by JAGUAR42

246. Um, there is no First Amendment in Canada - where the incident occurred - so how does the free speech argument even make sense? God he's stupid.

Posted at 11:15AM on Jun 25th 2009 by Lav

247. Perez is a bottom feeder, no better the an attorney who chases a horable accident. Maybe next time when this gay blade calles someone a name they will put all of us out of our missory and take Perez out for good. And that is MY freedom of speech.

Posted at 11:36AM on Jun 25th 2009 by Greg

248. I thought he called Will. I. am a "Faggot" and thats why he was punched? Peres Hiltons 15 minutes of fame is up I think, he is really out of control. For some reason he seems ot think he can control the Hollywood crowd just by his online blog, he's not Hedda Hopper, he is mean spirited and great for kicking people when they are down. I no longer read his column and I know a lot of people are dropping it. Who smokes, who is gay , and that seems to be everyone, is really none of his business and I'm tired of reading about his gay rights fights and agenda, coming from a person who just called someone a F---king faggot he has no credibility. Take a hike Perez, it's over.

Posted at 3:37PM on Jun 25th 2009 by rama369

249. Perez got hit because he called Will.i.am a F--king Faggot" and its about time. Perez seems ot think he can say anything he he wants about anyone no mastter how much it hurts them or their career, he is not Hedda Hopper although he seems to think he has that kind of power. No one really listens to him anymore anyway, his 15 minutes of fame is over. When I think of all the times he called others homophobes and one of them lost his job because of it, he has now apologized ot that person, a little late though. He got what he deserved and he should have gotten it a lot sooner. If you saw Perez's video yelling profanities to Will.i.am it was disgusting, every word was F and MF, he has a mouth like a garbage can. Everyone is also gay as far as Hilton is concerned, is that a bad thing? I see a lot of self hatred here. No, its over , I don't usually read his blog anymore, he's lucky all he got was a punch in the eye, I notice he is now wearing glasses, is that for the lawsuit? LOL, I've never seen him wear glasses before.

Posted at 3:48PM on Jun 25th 2009 by rama369

250. Perez is a two-faced, back-stabbing emotional blackmailer. Unless the stars buddy up to him, he rides them relentlessly with unfounded sexual accusations trying to defame them and damage their carreers. Then after they befriend him, he lets off and says they are nice. (i.e. Josh Groban).

I hope Canada does prosecute him for his slurs. The man is an embarassment to the human race. His tongue/pen is cruel, vicious and just downright dumb - but then again, we are talking about Perez. This is just a publicity stunt to him to get his 15 minutes of fame. Give it to him for Heaven's sake and move on to more worthy news and people!

Posted at 4:09PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Violet Davis

251. Eww.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Hey Perez - save the drama for your mama

252. Great move bonehead. Filing a lawsuit in CALIFORNIA for an incident that happened in CANADA!!!! you just got suckered by a shyster lawyer you dope. There is no legal standing in California for an incident in another Country. Plus the fact that your "hate speech" is actually a more serious crime in Canada according to their neo-socialist criminal code. Good luck with that. This is about the third fastest I've ever seen a career go t-up.

Posted at 10:49AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Big D

253. Perez Hilton is a stain on society. To give him any power, fame, time, or money is a true shame. He deserved what he got. The Black Eyed Peas are so above him in every way. They are actually good people with character. Perez is trash and should be taken out to the land fill and dumped! He's a complete loser and no one should ever visit his website or give him the time of day. Waste of Space........

Posted at 12:02AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Kelly Bass

254. Im so happyy this happened!!!!! It is so refreshing to see you not sitting back and saying "your sorrys"!!!!! i love it!!! its so hot and manly... i hate PARIS EWWWWWWWWWWW........ he needed it

Posted at 10:30PM on Jul 2nd 2009 by ash

255. What is this clown famous for again? Too bad he didn't blacked both eyes!

Posted at 4:57PM on Jul 10th 2009 by Rick from the west coast of...where else?...Canada

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